Rep. Michael Baumgartner on why he supports Trump's approach to the Iran war
Members of Congress from Washington state are almost unified in their condemnation of the Iran war, which passed the two-month mark this week.
But the two House Republicans on the east side have been supportive of President Trump’s decision to strike Iran starting Feb. 28th.
One of them is Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican representing Washington's 5th Congressional District.
Baumgartner has been a vocal champion of the war, calling it “important and necessary.”
Guest: Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican who represents Washington’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Spokane, Walla Walla, and Pullman.
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Related links:
- Washington lawmakers react to U.S. attacks on Iran | KREM 2
- Trump threatened to wipe out Iran. Here’s how WA lawmakers responded | The Seattle Times
- Rep. Michael Baumgartner on U.S. Strategy in War With Iran | Video | C-SPAN
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