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Rep. Smith Condemns Trump’s Iran Claims as Misleading

4/23/2026

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) says U.S. President Donald Trump misrepresents Iran talks and that Iran may be more truthful than the White House.
He notes the U.S. and Iran are far apart on key issues, with Iran demanding $270 billion.
He condemns Trump's threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran as war crimes that undermine credibility.
Smith says the Republican Party has not moved to limit Trump's war powers.

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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) says U.S. President Donald Trump misrepresents Iran talks and that Iran may be more truthful than the White House.
He notes the U.S. and Iran are far apart on key issues, with Iran demanding $270 billion.
He condemns Trump's threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran as war crimes that undermine credibility.
Smith says the Republican Party has not moved to limit Trump's war powers.