President Trump suggested Wednesday he may do "some dastardly things" in response to attacks on Saudi Arabia oil production facilities, which Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling an "act of war."
Trump spoke after Saudi Arabia doubled down on its claims that Iran is responsible for strikes on its oil production facilities last weekend. In response to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) arguing that Trump's "measured response" to Iran this year has been seen as a "sign of weakness," Trump argued Wednesday his response has actually been a "sign of strength" while asking Graham how "going into the Middle East" worked out.
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