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South Carolina Leaders Clash Over Iran Airstrikes

6/24/2025

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South Carolina lawmakers are divided over the U.S. military's "Operation Midnight Hammer" in Iran. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott lauded President Trump’s decisive action, while Rep. Jim Clyburn condemned the strikes as unconstitutional. Governor Henry McMaster backed the operation, highlighting its importance for national and allied security, as B-2 bombers targeted Iran's nuclear facilities.

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South Carolina lawmakers are divided over the U.S. military's "Operation Midnight Hammer" in Iran. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott lauded President Trump’s decisive action, while Rep. Jim Clyburn condemned the strikes as unconstitutional. Governor Henry McMaster backed the operation, highlighting its importance for national and allied security, as B-2 bombers targeted Iran's nuclear facilities.