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Sen. Rand Paul: Iran war ‘wouldn’t have been my choice’
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August 4, 2026
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1:17Now PlayingOn Morning Joe, Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, renews criticism for the war in Iran. He calls the conflict a “war of choice,” before adding ”It wouldn’t have been my choice.” The comments come after President Donald Trump lashed out Monday in a Truth Social post at Iranian officials for contradicting his claims that negotiations were ongoing. Paul, chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee and a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, argues for Congress to rein in the president on decisions related to war.
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