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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:03 PM 14 hrs ago

Lindsey Graham Says the President Can Start a War, but Only Congress Can End It

This week, Iran submitted a list of demands to end the U.S.' ongoing war in that country; President Donald Trump said he and other officials "believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate." Either way, it's clear most Americans are hoping for an off-ramp from a conflict that is wreaking havoc on gas prices and American infrastructure.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R–S.C.) suggested Congress has a role to play in that process. But given his past statements, as the Senate's biggest supporter of war with Iran, Graham apparently thinks Congress can only end a war, not start one.

"Like everyone, I hope we can end the reign of terror of the Iranian regime through diplomacy," Graham wrote on X. "As to an Iranian ten point proposal to end the war, I look forward to reviewing it at the appropriate time and its submission to Congress for a vote, like we did with the Obama JCPOA"—referencing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the 2015 multinational agreement that sought to limit Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon. Trump withdrew from the deal in 2018, calling it "one of the worst and most one-sided transactions the United States has ever entered into."

"A congressional review process like the one the Senate followed to test the Obama Iranian deal is a sound way forward," Graham added in a later post. "Fair and challenging questions with a full opportunity to explain, and a healthy dose of sunlight is generally the right formula to understand any matter. Simply put, kick the tires."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/lindsey-graham-says-president-start-120029901.html

I think you have it bass ackward Lindsey

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Lindsey Graham Says the President Can Start a War, but Only Congress Can End It (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 14 hrs ago OP
Graham should read the Constitution. What a jackass. lostincalifornia 14 hrs ago #1
They should all read the constitution vapor2 14 hrs ago #4
you are right. lostincalifornia 14 hrs ago #6
Given that Graham is a former JAG officer, maybe he should re-read the Constitution. alwaysinasnit 14 hrs ago #7
He could do it while in re-hab Attilatheblond 13 hrs ago #10
... alwaysinasnit 13 hrs ago #11
He can't since he wiped his ass with it durablend 12 hrs ago #13
STFU bubble wand boi... 2naSalit 14 hrs ago #2
Dry up Faux pas 14 hrs ago #3
Fuck you............... Lovie777 14 hrs ago #5
It sounds like Donnie kept the negatives, and Lindsey will never ever again own himself struggle4progress 14 hrs ago #8
lindsey should go to Iran and see if it's The Wizard 13 hrs ago #9
Go back to Disneyworld linds. spanone 13 hrs ago #12
Let's put it back in front of Congress with vote by acclamation. marble falls 12 hrs ago #14
AIPAC made the same announcement Renew Deal 2 hrs ago #15
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