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Senators Blast Trump's $50B Iran Funding Amid Public Opposition

3/9/2026

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Senator Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s anticipated $50 billion request for Iran military funding, arguing the American public opposes another Middle East war.
Senator Christopher Van Hollen (D-Md.) joins Murphy in opposing the funding.
Senator Patricia Murray (D-Wash.) also opposes the funding.
Polling shows only 25% of Americans support Trump's military actions.
They argue the funding would divert funds from healthcare and raise gas prices.

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Senator Christopher Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s anticipated $50 billion request for Iran military funding, arguing the American public opposes another Middle East war.
Senator Christopher Van Hollen (D-Md.) joins Murphy in opposing the funding.
Senator Patricia Murray (D-Wash.) also opposes the funding.
Polling shows only 25% of Americans support Trump's military actions.
They argue the funding would divert funds from healthcare and raise gas prices.