VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-07
“I vehemently disagree with President Trump’s comments. America must stand up to Iran and defend our interests, but the first responsibility of our Commander in Chief is to protect the American people and our homeland,”
Jim Desmond · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Desmond wrote on X that he disagreed with Trump's comments and that protecting the American people is the Commander in Chief's first responsibility.
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