Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump's Iran policy as lacking clear objectives and risking open-ended military commitment.
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Unclear U.S. military objectives in Iran could lead to prolonged military engagement with costs to federal budget, military personnel deployment, and potential regional instability.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump's approach to Iran policy, telling CBS News that the U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war" without clear objectives. Moore said Trump has not articulated what the United States is actually attempting to accomplish in Iran, raising concerns about mission clarity. The governor's comments reflect broader Democratic criticism of the Trump administration's Middle East strategy and its potential to escalate military commitments without defined goals. Moore's rebuke comes as the administration's Iran policy remains in flux and subject to ongoing scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers concerned about regional stability.
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