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Uncle Joe

(60,207 posts)
Tue Apr 16, 2019, 09:40 PM Apr 2019

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna slam Trump for refusing to end the 'horrific war in Yemen' with



second veto of his presidency

President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued the second veto of his presidency after Congress in April passed a resolution defying his stance on US support for the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemen conflict.

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"The people of Yemen desperately need humanitarian help, not more bombs," Sanders said in a tweet Tuesday night. "I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Trump has rejected the bi-partisan resolution to end U.S. involvement in the horrific war in Yemen."

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The passage of this resolution highlights growing anti-interventionist sentiments in Congress, particularly among Democrats. It also represents Congress reasserting its war powers and comes as many lawmakers question the broad authority that's been granted to presidents in the post-9/11 world when it comes to armed conflict.

The Yemen conflict has generated the worst humanitarian crisis. Approximately 14 million people are facing starvation because of the conflict, which just entered its fifth year, and it's estimated to have killed about 60,000 people.


https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-second-veto-yemen-resolution-bernie-sanders-2019-4


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kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
1. Sadly...
Tue Apr 16, 2019, 09:57 PM
Apr 2019

I doubt the Senate will override a veto when primary season is about to start.

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Uncle Joe

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2. I'm
Tue Apr 16, 2019, 10:04 PM
Apr 2019

a bit more optimistic, believing the dynamics may be shifting, at least I hope so.

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