Trump says it’s ‘treasonous’ for Democrats to claim US ‘not winning’ Iran war
President Donald Trump labeled Democratic claims that the U.S. is not winning the war with Iran as 'treasonous' during a speech in Florida. He asserted that Iran's military capabilities have been largely destroyed and criticized the country's disorganized negotiation efforts. Despite ongoing tensions, Trump informed Congress that hostilities with Iran have officially terminated as of April 7, 2026.
- ▪President Trump called it 'treasonous' for Democrats to claim the U.S. is not winning the war with Iran.
- ▪Trump stated that Iran's navy and air force have been destroyed and that the country is effectively defeated.
- ▪He notified Congress that hostilities with Iran terminated on April 7, 2026, after no exchange of fire since that date.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution allowed Trump a 60-day period to conclude the conflict, ending on the date he declared termination.
- ▪Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's peace offer and questioned who is in charge of the country's negotiations.
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President Donald Trump said on Friday it was “treasonous” of Democrats to say the United States is not winning the war with Iran. Trump made the remark during an event at The Villages, a large community in Florida made up of retirees, while talking about the success the U.S. military has had in destroying Iran’s military. Recommended Stories Trump’s Qatari-gifted jet is set to become new Air Force One as soon as this summer Trump says 300k illegal immigrants kicked off Social Security and 100k off Medicare Trump claims Obama could not pass a cognitive test “Think of it. Their navy’s gone. Their air force is gone. Their whole place is gone,” Trump said. “And then we get people who say that we’re not winning.
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