Democratic Sen. Blumenthal tells CNN “imminent” military strike still on the table
Democratic Sen. Blumenthal tells CNN “imminent” military strike still on the table
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US Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal told CNN “an imminent military strike is very much on the table” based on his takeaways from some briefings and other sources.
“I do have the impression from some of the briefings that I have received, as well as other sources that an imminent military strike is very much on the table,” he told CNN’s Erin Burnett, adding it is “deeply disturbing, because it could well involve American sons and daughters in harm’s way and potential massive casualties.”
Blumenthal said: “I can’t be more specific, because I received at least one of these briefings, several of them, in classified settings. But I’m not saying with any certainty as to when it would happen, but very much on the table as a potential plan.”
He added that he didn’t think it “should be surprising anyone, because the military leaders involved in this effort have talked about it for some time.”
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