After President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire, Republican dissident Representative Thomas Massie withdrew hisHouse resolution aimed at limiting the president’s war powers. Iran and Israel .
The Kentucky Republican informed journalists on Monday evening that he decided to withdraw his resolution, despite it gaining backing from Congress members. Democrats aiming to gain political advantage over the president.
"I spoke with the Speaker on the floor earlier and informed him that we won’t proceed if the ceasefire lasts, so it’s up to them now," Massie stated, mentioning that he will "observe and wait" prior to reaching a definitive decision.
Massie's move garnered acclaim from Trump's deputy chief of staff James Blair.
'Thank you for paying attention to this issue,' Blair wrote , including the siren emoji to emphasize Massie's impressive about-face.
Massie strongly opposed the U.S. military attacks on Iranian nuclear sites within the country, confronting the president over what he termed as an 'unconstitutional' move to engage in warfare without seeking congressional approval. Congress .
Previously, he claimed that his War Powers Resolution, which he initiated with the backing of Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna from California, secured 57 co-sponsors.
"Regardless of your opinion, Congress is going to vote on U.S. involvement in military actions against Iran," he stated. wrote On Monday afternoon on social media.
Trump voiced his irritation towards Massie following multiple TV appearances wherein the congressman from Kentucky critiqued the president.
'DRIVE AWAY THIS 'BUM' FROM THE OFFICE, NOW!!!" Trump shared on social media.
'Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky It’s not MAGA, despite his claims otherwise. In reality, MAGA rejects him, remains unaware of who he is, and lacks respect for him,” Trump additionally penned.
Massie repeatedly condemned the president, particularly following Trump's suggestion about potentially changing the leadership in Iran.
'This isn’t about America First, people,' he stated. 'I won’t support the United States being pulled into yet another war aimed at changing regimes. Instead, I will actively work against it.'
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, likewise addressed Massie during a Fox News segment on Monday.
'She stated that he ought to join the Democrats as his views align more closely with theirs rather than those of the Republicans.'
She similarly dismissed Massie's assertion that Trump's move was unconstitutional.
'As the president was operating within his legal rights under Article 2 of the Constitution, which designates him as the commander-in-chief of the United States, the White House had no obligation to contact anyone,' Leavitt stated.
On Sunday, Trump also took aim at Massie for seeking attention on TV following the successful military operations against Iran.
He's a straightforward 'showboater' who believes it benefits Iran politically to do so. possess the most advanced nuclear weapons , all while shouting 'DEATH TO AMERICA' whenever possible," Trump posted on social media, referring to him as "feeble" and "ineffectual" and "dis respectful towards our esteemed military."
'The MAGA movement ought to abandon this miserable LOSER, Tom Massie, as one would shun an illness,' Trump stated firmly.
Massie reacted to Trump through her personal social media platform.
"Donald Trump declared such a war against me today that it might as well take an act of Congress," the congressman wrote using the hashtag #sassywithmassie.
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