Washington, D.C.—Following President Trump’s comments at the UN General Assembly that reveal he is considering “annihilat[ing] the Islamic Republic,” MoveOn Political Action Press Secretary Alan Calderon released the following statement: 

“Donald Trump and Republicans have had no problem wasting $40 billion of our tax dollars to bomb innocent civilians in Iran, but a year ago, they refused to extend healthcare for millions of Americans.

Americans sell their blood plasma to afford groceries, gas, and healthcare in Trump’s economy. His best response? More bombs.

It’s no wonder Americans are ready to vote Republicans out of power.”

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