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Why Senator Rand Paul Voted to Limit Donald Trump’s War Powers
April 24, 2026·29 mininterviewpolitics
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Senator Rand Paul, a libertarian-leaning Republican, offers a rare intra-party critique of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly the Iran war, arguing it lacks constitutional legitimacy, escalates religiously charged rhetoric, and undermines long-term peace, while reaffirming his co
Senator Rand Paul, a libertarian-leaning Republican, offers a rare intra-party critique of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, particularly the Iran war, arguing it lacks constitutional legitimacy, escalates religiously charged rhetoric, and undermines long-term peace, while reaffirming his co
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