Trump Admin cites Iran "emergency," bypasses Congress to rush billions in arms to Saudis and others

[Miles Archer]

NBC News
@NBCNews

NEW: Trump admin. cites what it claims is a national security "emergency" allegedly caused by Iran to bypass Congress and rush arms sales worth billions to Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies; draws condemnation from lawmakers on both sides of aisle.

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[riversedge]

1. Trump created the so called Iran crisis and now uses it to see weapons to his pals.

[Baitball Blogger]

9. I see it that way too.

[spanone]

10. same as the 'trade wars' and 'southern border' create a crisis then pretend to fix it

[malaise]

2. Lock him up

This is one dangerous authoritarian with mental problems. This is about money.

[kysrsoze]

3. They should sue for an injunction. I don't see how this is legal.

[uponit7771]

4. Everybody get ready for another war in Asia

[DFW]

5. Iran has weapons of mass construction

They might be able to put up a new building in as little as three years!

[Mc Mike]

6. Funny how everything is an emergency and crisis. But

SIMULTANEOUSLY he's the greatest most competent leader ever, and everything is so much better under him, since he's been in charge. He's done such a great job as leader, his leadership has been great and successful on every issue, on all fronts.

Also there are national and international emergencies and crises, everywhere, and he keeps having to declare them and grab unconstitutional extrajudicial power, or else he can't lead or do anything about any of them.

Schizo doublethink. Right in the open, in everybody's faces.

[KentuckyWoman]

7. Lawmakers from both sides?

Yeah right. There are zero moves from Republicans to stop this. They own this shit.

[spanone]

8. If congress keeps condoning this madman, they might as well just stay at home.

[ck4829]

11. Disgusting.