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Schumer Slams Trump Over Iran War Costs and Escalation

4/8/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized U.S. President Donald Trump on X, labeling him "a military moron" and saying the nation is worse off since Iran war began.
He highlighted the war's $44 billion cost and rising gas prices, urging a War Powers Resolution.
He condemned Trump's threats of escalation as "an extremely sick person" and welcomed a two-week ceasefire as an exit from bluster.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized U.S. President Donald Trump on X, labeling him "a military moron" and saying the nation is worse off since Iran war began.
He highlighted the war's $44 billion cost and rising gas prices, urging a War Powers Resolution.
He condemned Trump's threats of escalation as "an extremely sick person" and welcomed a two-week ceasefire as an exit from bluster.