Johnson tells Trump to ‘wrap it up’ in Iran as president rejects midterm influence on war

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to bring the Iran war to a close, a contrast to the president’s rejection that same day that the midterm elections would not affect his war strategy.

During a press conference, Johnson was asked if he plans to use congressional powers to check Trump’s military action in Iran, to which the House leader explained he doesn’t think an authorization for use of military force is needed but that the conflict needs resolution.

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