Key facts
- Senator Ed Markey criticized President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran.
- Markey accused Trump of defying Congress's bipartisan vote to end the conflict.
- Congress passed a War Powers Resolution in June ordering the termination of military operations in Iran.
- Markey stated on X that he is leading an effort to cut off funding for the war.
Senator Ed Markey has called on Congress to cease funding for U.S. military operations in Iran, directly criticizing President Donald Trump's actions. Markey accused Trump of defying a bipartisan War Powers Resolution passed by Congress in June, which mandated the administration to end unapproved military operations in Iran.
In a post to X, Markey stated, “If Trump won’t stop bombing, Congress must cut off funding. I am leading the effort to slash Trump’s war machine. End the war now.” His comments highlight a significant political division over the ongoing conflict and the executive branch's authority to engage in military action without explicit congressional approval.