Rep. Betty McCollum on President Trump's threats to Iran
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President Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran if the nation did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz before backing off Tuesday night.
In his words, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." This came after Iranian officials rejected U.S demands and Iran's president explained that he along with millions of Iranians were willing to die to defend their country.
MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum about President Trump’s demand.
MPR reached out to every Minnesota Republican representative in D.C for an interview.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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