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Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Trump's aggressive rhetoric toward Iran as effective 'tough talk' during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.

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Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Trump's aggressive rhetoric toward Iran as effective 'tough talk' during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.

UN Ambassador Mike Waltz defended President Trump's threat to 'end Iran's civilization' as 'mean tweets' and 'tough talk' during a Senate hearing. The exchange highlighted deep divisions over the administration's foreign policy rhetoric amid an ongoing military conflict.
Senator (D-CT) questioning the Ambassador
Vice President of the United States
Senator (D-VA) questioning the Ambassador
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