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Trump calls current Iran conflict a 'mini-war'

newsMay 4, 2026411,115

President Trump described U.S. military operations in the current Iran conflict as a "mini-war," framing the actions as limited in scope. That characterization invokes the War Powers Resolution, which requires the president either to secure congressional authorization or to withdraw forces within 60 days of initiating hostilities. If U.S. operations persist past that statutory period without Congress's approval, Congress could force a withdrawal or pass explicit authorization, a choice that would determine escalation, troop commitments, and U.S.-Iran relations.

Kyle Griffin
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

Trump just referred to the war with Iran as a "mini-war."

6862d ago
lettergirl2020.bsky.social27

Any sized war still needs Congressional approval. Or it used to. 🙄

EARNED MY SPURS: "HE'S AN IDIOT" 🐎24

I'd hate to know what a "regular size" one costs

DlRotroff17

So those who die in this ‘mini war’ are just ‘a little bit dead’?

PacifiCali 🟦🟧🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸11

Even a fun size war needs to approval of Congress 🤷‍♂️

Matt Gaetz Forehead10

That’s also what he calls his package.

Dawn Humphrey10

Follow-up question: Define a "mini-war" because to those of us without cognitive disorders, a war is a war, and not a "mini-war" or a "little excursion"

John Bigbooté - from the eight dimension.9

limit him to a mini budget

215 Pounds on the Moon, in 1/6 Gravity, Maybe.8

mini war with mini American deaths.

Maskup7

Which means $1 billion a day is mini to him, taxpayers. He's not working for us, we're working our asses off for him.

Ned Pyle7

Trump has a mini-brain and a mini-dick

Canadian Cynic4

So I'm assuming that raping a 12-year-old is a "mini-rape."

Starman-X3

Ship the "Commander in Chief" over there to lead his troops. He seems to be able to dodge bullets so should be just fine. Make it soon. However, it is entertaining to watch Iran play him, just like Putin and Netanyahoo have been doing for years.

Patrick2

The Epstein files War of distraction.

Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot2

All we won was high prices.

Joe Sabol2

Kidnapping the President of Venezuela must be a micro-war, or maybe a nano-war.

Random Bott 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 🇲🇩 🇬🇪 🇷🇴2

He still needs Congressional authorization to continue and approval of funds to expend for supplies, deployment of equipment and troops.

Mary k2

Trump has dementia, and his boss putin told him what to say to his stupid and racist base.

Hittielove22

From the folks at Minitrue comes the concept of Miniwar.

Ed Seedhouse2

Because all the people being killed are teeny tiny people?

Leonardo Carretas2

It’s not such a “mini-war” for the innocent civilians whose lives are caught in the crossfire and are forced to face death and destruction. But American politicians don't seem to care about anything beyond themselves. How dehumanizing.

someonegrandma.bsky.social2

Tell the families of the dead military he had killed. I'm sure that will help.

radicallycenter.bsky.social2

Then there should be mini congressional approval vote. Let’s say Dems only

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@justjarvtm.bsky.social

Trump: “We’re in a mini war.” That’s how gullible he thinks people are. Let that sink in. Mini war? That’s new to me.

2072d ago
B. Anderson6

And Trump said it was a friendly blockade...Trump is a walking oxymoron with alternating emphasis on moron and oxy

kozl.bsky.social6

Like being a little bit pregnant?

Lainey5

I thought he said it was an excursion. You know, like the SS Minnow on Gilligan's Island.

piya23.bsky.social4

That’s what an imbecile calls a war which is un winnable.

Doyle4

So, Trump is getting his ass kicked in a "Mini War".

Chuck Watkins4

So we need a Mini War Powers Resolution? Or is his Mini Congress led by his Mini Cult going to demand more taxpayer dollars for what WON'T be a Mini Expense? Healthcare would've been cheaper, AND our Navy would still have food...

Mr. Fusion4

A small amount of blood shed should be accepted, according to these people. Remember hours after Robb Elementary in Uvalde? Greg Abbott: "It could have been a lot worse..."

WickedGypsy3

He's trying to reset the 60-day clock, so he doesn't have to go to Congress

Hope🇨🇦3

Oh goodness, I think our war has been hit with shrinkflation. We’re being forced to pay for a full-size war that just doesn’t seem right.

Gin&Phonics3

The most expensive “mini war” in history

Daffy2

Wait, when it started, it was the Battle of all battles! Now it's just a minni battle?

Shadowbunny2

Is that like a mini pregnancy?

Gaguna2

Mini wars still need Congressional approval.

markschieffer.bsky.social2

Haven’t heard excursion in a while

Sharon 2

Did 45 mean it’s like mini golf or a mini stroke?

veddingf.bsky.social2

Honestly, I know people who are that gullible.