President Donald Trump sharply criticized the Senate and four Republican lawmakers after the chamber approved a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of the administration’s approach.
The Senate voted 50-48 on Tuesday to pass the resolution, which calls on the president to end the war in Iran. While the measure is not legally binding, its passage represented a significant political statement from lawmakers concerned about the ongoing conflict. Four Republicans — Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — joined Democrats in supporting the resolution.
The vote comes at a time when public support for continuing the conflict appears to be weakening. According to a CBS News poll released Sunday, 78 percent of Americans said they want the conflict to end immediately, reflecting growing concerns about the costs and consequences of prolonged military engagement abroad.
Late Tuesday night, Trump took to Truth Social to express his frustration with the Senate’s action and the Republicans who crossed party lines.
In a lengthy post, the president argued that the resolution undermined his efforts at a critical moment. Trump claimed that Iran was in a weakened position and willing to make major concessions, while also showing newfound respect for the United States and his administration.
“So, I have Iran on the ‘ropes,’ ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything,” Trump wrote. He criticized what he called a “poorly timed and meaningless” vote, arguing that it sent the wrong message to what he described as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
The president went on to accuse the Senate of making his task more difficult by signaling division within the United States. He singled out the four Republicans who voted for the measure, referring to them as “Republican Losers” and suggesting their votes provided encouragement to America’s adversaries.
Trump also recounted a conversation in which, according to him, Iranian officials questioned the significance of the Senate vote. The president maintained that despite the setback, he would continue pursuing his objectives.
“These Senators have just made my job more difficult, but I will get it done, one way or the other, because I always get it done!” Trump wrote.
Among the Republicans targeted by Trump, Collins stands out for political reasons beyond the Iran debate. The Maine senator is currently facing what is expected to be a highly competitive reelection campaign in a state that could play a key role in determining which party controls the Senate in 2027.
The president’s criticism was especially notable given his recent comments about Collins. Earlier this month, Trump publicly endorsed her, describing her as “a sane woman” and “a respected person.”
The Senate vote highlights continuing divisions within Washington over the direction of U.S. policy toward Iran. While supporters of the administration argue that pressure on Tehran should continue, others have raised concerns about extending a conflict that many Americans appear increasingly eager to see brought to a close.
Though the resolution does not compel any immediate change in policy, the bipartisan vote delivered a clear political message as debate over America’s role in the conflict continues.
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