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Michigan Representative Says Trump Acts Independently on Iran
A Michigan lawmaker running for Senate said President Trump's Iran policy is not driven by Israeli influence. The representative also criticized both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve long-term peace.
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A Michigan representative running for Senate said President Trump's actions toward Iran reflect his own decisions rather than outside pressure. "Donald Trump is gonna do what Donald Trump does. " The representative added that both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have failed to achieve long-term peace in the region.
The U.S. has resumed strikes on Iran as efforts continue to end the conflict. Some officials have said members of the Israeli government are working to prolong the fighting. President Trump has stated that Israel did not draw the U.S. into the conflict.
The representative said many voters want an end to the current approach and support a two-state solution. I believe in a two-state solution," the representative told the host. The representative's primary opponent has criticized the lawmaker's ties to a pro-Israel lobbying group.
The opponent said the representative cannot state support for a two-state solution.
Democrats split on an amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel. The measure failed 104-314-10, with 103 Democrats voting in favor, 98 against, and 10 voting present. The Michigan representative voted against the amendment.
