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GOP Divided as Turner Challenges Trump's Iran Claims

4/12/2026

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Rep. Mike Turner distanced himself from U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about Iran during a Face the Nation interview.
He said he could not speak for Trump and noted Congress had not been briefed.
Host Margaret Brennan highlighted the lack of clarity and the GOP’s growing divide as allies distance themselves from Trump amid Iran tensions.
Last week, Trump's controversial statements prompted bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.

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Rep. Mike Turner distanced himself from U.S. President Donald Trump's claims about Iran during a Face the Nation interview.
He said he could not speak for Trump and noted Congress had not been briefed.
Host Margaret Brennan highlighted the lack of clarity and the GOP’s growing divide as allies distance themselves from Trump amid Iran tensions.
Last week, Trump's controversial statements prompted bipartisan calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.