Trump Blindsided by House War Powers Vote

The House of Representatives has voted to pass a War Powers Resolution aimed at blocking Donald Trump's military actions in Iran. Despite efforts by Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the vote, a bipartisan coalition, including four Republicans, successfully passed the measure. This legislative rebuke comes amid escalating military hostilities and strikes in the Middle East.

Ben Meiselas analyzes Donald Trump's recent Oval Office press conference following a House War Powers resolution. He criticizes Trump's incoherent definition of a ceasefire and his bizarre suggestions of partnering with Iran on real estate deals alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

Ben Meiselas critiques Donald Trump's bizarre press conference remarks about grass and the reflecting pool while actual geopolitical crises unfold. Meanwhile, Iran's military strikes have damaged key infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting shipping giant Maersk to suspend transits through the Strait of Hormuz.

Ben Meiselas criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy claims, particularly his assertion of speaking with Hezbollah, calling his behavior weak and embarrassing to the United States. Meiselas also discusses the passage of the War Powers Resolution in the House and its potential path to a presidential veto.