Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) stated that military escalation with Iran is a serious matter, contradicting President Trump's recent characterization of the conflict.
Key facts
- •Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) broke with President Trump's assessment of the Iran conflict.
- •Lawler stated that military escalation is a serious issue.
- •The comments were made during an interview on CNN on Sunday.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) publicly disagreed with President Trump on Sunday regarding the president's recent comments downplaying the conflict with Iran. Lawler characterized the situation as a serious matter rather than a minor issue.
Lawler's response to Trump
During an interview on CNN, Lawler addressed the president's remarks about the ongoing military escalation. He stated that any situation involving war or military escalation is significant, explicitly noting that it is not "small potatoes."
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