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After Serving In Iraq, Rep. Pat Ryan's Thoughts On Trump's War in Iran

March 3, 2026·15 min·1 clip

Pat Ryan says the Iran war is built on mistruths like Iraq, sending another generation to fight.

Congressman Pat Ryan, an Iraq war veteran, discusses the Trump administration's military action in Iran, comparing it to the Iraq war and criticizing the lack of congressional authorization. He shares his personal military experience and argues the war is illegal under the War Powers Resolution while addressing listener questions about the conflict.

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