Thursday, in response to Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) statement that he was very supportive of the Biden Administration’s decision to strike Yemen, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) harshly criticized Graham.
Although some of his own party members, including prominent House Democrats, condemned President Joe Biden’s decision to bomb Yemen, Biden still received strong support from a number of Republicans, including Graham.
Very supportive of the Biden Administration’s decision to strike Houthi rebels who have been harassing international shipping and trying to attack Israeli and American interests.
It’s long past time to let Iran know that we will hold them accountable for the actions of their… https://t.co/DtZ4fbqdxg
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 12, 2024
Graham was promptly derided by Republicans on social media, including Gaetz, who noted that the ardent senator’s support for a military campaign in the region was not unexpected.
“Breaking News: Lindsey Graham supports another war in the Middle East.” Gaetz stated in a post on X.
Breaking News: Lindsey Graham supports another war in the Middle East. https://t.co/UDU80YB5WQ
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) January 12, 2024
Thursday, a number of Republican members of Congress joined their Democrat counterparts in condemning Vice President Joe Biden’s decision to bomb targets in Yemen without prior congressional approval.
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