Domestic opposition voices in the United States.
Foreign media reported today: "After the joint U.S.-Israel air strike on Iran, Democrats and a few Republicans in the United States have intensified their calls for an immediate vote to restrict President Trump's power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization."
Trump's military action against Iran has encountered rare domestic backlash. Senate Democratic leader Schumer urged Congress to reconvene to limit the president's war powers, three Republican congressmen publicly defected, California's governor and New York's mayor have both spoken out against it, and Washington's political circles have been split.
Trump's popularity is low, and he has taken a risky air strike, which has been questioned by the public as election manipulation to shift domestic tensions. U.S. lawmakers are eager to tighten the president's authority to use military force, directly pointing at Trump's autocratic actions bypassing Congress. This move is not only a check on executive overreach but also sets up a trap for the 2026 midterm elections - the Democrats want to pin the 'war president' label on Trump, while moderate Republicans worry that extreme risks will harm their campaign. The continued attacks from across the party also reflect the deep exhaustion of American society towards getting bogged down in the Middle East again.
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