Rep. Auchincloss Says He Won't Won’t Fund Trump's ‘Illegal’ War in Iran

Summary

Rep. Jake Auchincloss argues the Trump administration has botched its Iran policy, is waging a failed and illegal war, and is now seeking an exit by reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He says he will not vote to fund the war and warns the administration is damaging US credibility and economic leadership. The discussion also covers China sanctions, Pentagon budget politics, and immigration enforcement.

• Auchincloss calls the administration's Iran conflict a failed and illegal war.
• He says actions, not rhetoric, show the administration is trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to the status quo.
• He will not vote for funds to appropriate the war and expects Democrats to resist the administration.
• He criticizes Trump for picking a trade fight with Canada while losing ground to China, Iran, and Russia.
• He argues a competent US strategy would have pressured China on fentanyl and Iranian oil imports.
• The interview also touches on immigration detention and Democratic midterm campaigning.