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'The Cost Of Taking Care Of Veterans Is...': Blumenthal Hammers Trump Over Iran War, ICE Funding
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16:27Now PlayingUS News: During a fiery speech on the Senate floor on April 22, 2026, Senator Richard Blumenthal delivered a sharp rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, taking aim at the ongoing Iran conflict and massive proposed funding for immigration enforcement.
Blumenthal warned that the United States is at a “critical moment” and described the Iran conflict as a “war of choice… a war of impulse, a war of whim and illusion,” arguing it lacks both public backing and congressional approval. He highlighted the growing economic strain on Americans, pointing out that food, fuel, and healthcare costs are “skyrocketing out of sight,” while lawmakers push ahead with billions in spending elsewhere.
At the heart of his speech was a powerful message on veterans. “The cost of taking care of veterans is the cost of war — and it must always be paid,” Blumenthal said, stressing that injured service members should not be “punished for being injured” through reduced benefits. He urged support for the Major Richard Star Act, which would ensure full military benefits for combat-injured veterans.
Blumenthal also slammed a proposed $140 billion allocation to ICE and Customs and Border Protection, calling it “unconscionable” to approve such funding “without fundamental reforms.” He accused lawmakers of prioritizing enforcement spending and tax breaks over working families and veterans.
In an emotional segment, he cited cases of veterans and military families allegedly detained or targeted by immigration enforcement, calling the actions “unbelievably cruel… illegal… inhumane,” and questioning whether this reflects the values of the United States.
“Words without actions are meaningless,” he said, urging lawmakers to act decisively in support of veterans and everyday Americans. The speech underscores deep divisions in Washington over military policy, immigration enforcement, and federal spending priorities, as debates intensify over America’s role abroad and responsibilities at home.
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