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Trump Discusses Military Operation in Iran, Calls It 'Small Potatoes'

President Donald Trump discussed the military operation in Iran, agreeing with Vice President JD Vance that it should not be characterized as a war. Trump referred to it as a 'military conflict' and stated that it is 'small potatoes' compared to past conflicts. Rep. Thomas Massie criticized this characterization, suggesting it avoids legal obligations under the War Powers Act.

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President Donald Trump discussed the military operation in Iran, agreeing with Vice President JD Vance that it should not be characterized as a war. Trump referred to it as a 'military conflict' and stated that it is 'small potatoes' compared to past conflicts. Rep. Thomas Massie criticized this characterization, suggesting it avoids legal obligations under the War Powers Act.

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Trump says ‘it doesn’t matter’ if you call Iran conflict a war or not: ‘It’s small potatoes’

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Trump Discusses Military Operation in Iran, Calls It 'Small Potatoes'