Trump pressured to strike Iran before Congress blocks war funds — SkimNews
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- Trump faces intensified pressure to restart the Iran war after his party's midterm losses, as political constraints that previously tempered escalation have weakened.
- Pro-war factions in Israel and Washington are urging Trump to act before January, when Democrats gain control of Congress and can restrict war funding or initiate impeachment proceedings.
- Congressional Democrats could block war funding after December 11, when current government financing expires, mirroring the Vietnam War’s end through defunding, as noted by Senator Chris Van Hollen.
- Trump’s decision-making may now be driven more by vengeance than hubris, fueled by anger over Iran’s perceived role in damaging his presidency amid rising gas prices and electoral defeat.
- Doha talks are under urgent scrutiny, with a potential breakthrough in the next few days seen as the last diplomatic window to prevent military escalation by the Trump administration.
Why it matters: The balance of power shifts in January when Democrats control funding, giving Trump and war hawks a narrow window to act. With $2 billion in U.S. blockade enforcement already and high gasoline prices impacting voters, any strike risks further economic fallout and regional escalation—especially if diplomacy in Doha fails by early December.
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