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Rep. McGovern: Trump's threats to wipe out Iranian civilization are 'unhinged'

McGovern called for Congress to return from recess and criticized Trump’s threats toward Iran.

Rep. McGovern: Trump's threats to wipe out Iranian civilization are 'unhinged'
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Rep. Jim McGovern urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring Congress back from recess to debate the Iran war, after President Trump threatened mass destruction if Iran did not reach a deal. McGovern called the threat dangerous and said Congress should act.

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Representative urging Congress to reconvene and debate the Iran war

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President whose threat toward Iran prompted McGovern’s call for Congress to reconvene

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House Speaker whom McGovern urged to bring Congress back into session

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