House progressives on Wednesday sharply criticized the Trump administration’s reported $200 billion funding plan for the war in Iran, warning it would deepen U.S. involvement without congressional approval and lock the country into a longer conflict.
“Not one more cent for this reckless, illegal war,” Rep. Greg Casar, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said at a press conference.
The pushback comes as the Pentagon prepares a massive supplemental request to cover the cost of the war, though the administration has not yet formally sent it to Congress. The funding is expected to help sustain ongoing operations and replenish munitions.