President Donald Trump has criticised a vote by the United States House of Representatives aimed at directing the withdrawal of American troops involved in the conflict with Iran, describing the move as “unpatriotic” and accusing lawmakers of undermining ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
Trump made the remarks on Thursday through a post on his Truth Social platform, reacting to the House decision taken a day earlier.
According to the president, the vote came at a critical stage of diplomatic efforts to bring an end to hostilities involving the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“The vote took place right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the war with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump stated, questioning why lawmakers would take such action while discussions were ongoing.
The measure passed the House by a narrow margin of 215 votes to 208, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support of the resolution. The proposal has now been forwarded to the Senate for consideration.
Although largely symbolic and expected to face a presidential veto if it advances further, the vote represents the first time the Republican-controlled House has approved a measure seeking to compel Trump to scale back military operations against Iran since the conflict began three months ago.
Democratic lawmakers have accused the president of bypassing constitutional requirements by authorising military strikes against Iran in coordination with Israel in late February without obtaining prior approval from Congress.
They argue that the action violates the War Powers Act, which requires a president to secure congressional authorisation within 60 days of deploying U.S. forces into hostilities. Democrats maintain that the deadline has already expired and that the continued military engagement lacks legal backing.
Responding to the criticism, Trump accused Democrats of prioritising political interests over national success.
He alleged that opposition lawmakers would rather see the country fail than acknowledge what he described as another achievement of his administration.
The president also reserved criticism for the four Republican members who supported the measure, describing them as “grandstanders” and expressing disappointment over their decision to break ranks with the party.
The Senate is expected to consider the resolution in the coming weeks, although its prospects remain uncertain given Republican divisions and the likelihood of a presidential veto.
Trump Condemns House Vote Seeking Troop Withdrawal from Iran Conflict
