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Boebert Defies Trump: GOP Divided Over Iran War Funding

3/20/2026

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Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) rejects the Trump administration's request for $200 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran war.
Her stance reflects growing dissent among GOP members regarding the funding, especially amid rising gas prices and a cost-of-living crisis in the U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the funding is crucial for military operations.
Approval from Congress remains uncertain, with some lawmakers demanding clearer objectives for the war.

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Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) rejects the Trump administration's request for $200 billion in supplemental funding for the Iran war.
Her stance reflects growing dissent among GOP members regarding the funding, especially amid rising gas prices and a cost-of-living crisis in the U.S.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the funding is crucial for military operations.
Approval from Congress remains uncertain, with some lawmakers demanding clearer objectives for the war.