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- Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed deep concern about U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, hoping they are bluster.
- He said the United States is not at war with the Iranian people.
- Trump's warning "a whole civilization will die tonight" drew backlash from Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alex Jones, who called for his removal.
- Rand Paul (R-KY) is the only other Republican senator who has attempted to temper the rhetoric.
- Many GOP members are engaged in damage control following the escalating tensions.
