President's Military Action in Iran Would Be a "Massive Mistake"
Senator Tim Kaine warned that U.S. military action in Iran would be a "massive mistake," citing the potential for giving the Iranian regime an opportunity to blame the United States for its own failures. Kaine pointed out that the Iranian regime has been focused on fomenting terrorism and aggression abroad, rather than addressing the needs of its own citizens.
In response to a question about covert U.S. support for protesters in Syria, Kaine suggested using sanctions as an alternative to military action. He noted that the Caesar sanctions imposed by the Obama administration had a real effect on the Syrian economy, and that reducing those sanctions has helped to promote stability in the country.
Kaine also expressed support for a procedural vote he led with five Republican senators to restrict the president's actions before new military action in Venezuela. He argued that the Trump administration's decision to launch covert operations in Venezuela was an overreach of executive power, and that Congress should have the opportunity to debate and approve any further action.
Regarding President Trump's comments on Greenland, Kaine stated that the United States would not take "the hard way" approach, which he interpreted as a veiled threat of military force. He expressed confidence that Congress would stop the president from taking such actions, citing the need for bipartisan support to maintain stability and unity in the region.
Overall, Kaine's comments suggest that he is opposed to any form of U.S. military action against Iran or Venezuela without broad bipartisan support and approval from Congress.
Senator Tim Kaine warned that U.S. military action in Iran would be a "massive mistake," citing the potential for giving the Iranian regime an opportunity to blame the United States for its own failures. Kaine pointed out that the Iranian regime has been focused on fomenting terrorism and aggression abroad, rather than addressing the needs of its own citizens.
In response to a question about covert U.S. support for protesters in Syria, Kaine suggested using sanctions as an alternative to military action. He noted that the Caesar sanctions imposed by the Obama administration had a real effect on the Syrian economy, and that reducing those sanctions has helped to promote stability in the country.
Kaine also expressed support for a procedural vote he led with five Republican senators to restrict the president's actions before new military action in Venezuela. He argued that the Trump administration's decision to launch covert operations in Venezuela was an overreach of executive power, and that Congress should have the opportunity to debate and approve any further action.
Regarding President Trump's comments on Greenland, Kaine stated that the United States would not take "the hard way" approach, which he interpreted as a veiled threat of military force. He expressed confidence that Congress would stop the president from taking such actions, citing the need for bipartisan support to maintain stability and unity in the region.
Overall, Kaine's comments suggest that he is opposed to any form of U.S. military action against Iran or Venezuela without broad bipartisan support and approval from Congress.