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How outlets cover Richard Blumenthal D · CT · SEN · Apr 18, 2026
Richard BlumenthalD · CT · SEN
How outlets cover Blumenthal · Apr 18, 2026
Dems challenge Trump’s ‘illegal war’ with Iran — while brushing off ‘refuse illegal orders’ demands
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Richard Blumenthal D · CT · SEN
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Democrats are challenging the legality of President Trump's military operations in Iran, though some are distancing themselves from earlier calls for troops to refuse potentially illegal orders.
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Fox NewsAPR 18 · 12:03 PM ET
Dems sidestep past controversial 'refuse illegal orders' demands as they challenge Trump's 'illegal war' with IranSenator Blumenthal labeled the conflict an 'illegal war' and asserted that the President, not the troops, bears sole responsibility for the engagement.CRED 69BAL 70 PORTRAYS BLUMENTHAL: NEUTRALFOX NEWS STORYFOX NEWS · REPUBLISHED BY DNYUZ, NEW YORK POSTWhen each side covered it
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