Matt Gaetz Hits Lindsey Graham for Praising Biden’s Bombing of Yemen: ‘Supports Another War’

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Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) tore into Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Thursday after Graham said he was “very supportive of the Biden Administration’s decision” to bomb Yemen.

While President Joe Biden’s decision to bomb Yemen led to condemnations from members of his own party, including House Democrats, Biden received support from several Republicans, including Graham.

“Very supportive of the Biden Administration’s decision to strike Houthi rebels who have been harassing international shipping and trying to attack Israeli and American interest,” wrote Graham on social media:

It’s long past time to let Iran know that we will hold them accountable for the actions of their proxies – in this case, the Houthi rebels.

The only language radical Islamic groups understand is force. I hope the Biden Administration understands that their deterrence policy has completely failed.

They must continue using military force in the face of aggression from Iran and their proxies.

Graham was soon ridiculed by Republicans on social media, including Gaetz, who pointed out that it was unsurprising the hawkish senator would support a military campaign in the region.

“Breaking News: Lindsey Graham supports another war in the Middle East,” Gaetz tweeted.

Several Republican members of Congress joined colleagues from across the aisle in condemning Biden’s decision to bomb targets in Yemen without first seeking approval from Congress, Thursday.

“Only Congress has the power to declare war,” wrote Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), while Rep. Mike Lee (R-UT) tweeted, “The Constitution matters, regardless of party affiliation.”