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In Toledo, Trump Defends Killing Iranian General And Mocks Critics

detroitnews.com

President Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up "American justice" by ordering a drone strike to take out a top Iranian commander:

In Toledo yesterday, he also mocked Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the strike without first consulting Congress. Trump said U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn't "operating with a full deck," and he called House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff "pencil neck.":

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The president's comments came shortly after the House approved a resolution asserting Trump must seek Congressional approval before engaging in further military action against Iran.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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