'War Industry' Silenced Democrat Opposition On Iran Strikes: Sen. Murphy

Senator Chris Murphy explained why many Democratic lawmakers are disconnected from everyday Democratic voters on foreign policy issues. He attributed this disconnect to the influence of the "war industry" in Washington, which spends a lot of money to promote military action as a solution to problems. Murphy noted that the American people are increasingly aware that US military interventions have consistently failed to produce success and have instead led to instability and blowback. He cited examples such as Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya, where military actions have not achieved their intended goals. A recent poll showed that 87% of Democrats and 56% of Americans overall opposed President Trump's strike on Iran's nuclear sites. Murphy suggested that elected Democratic members of Congress do not reflect the views of their constituents on these issues. He expressed concern that the military is often overly optimistic about what it can achieve, and that this optimism is fueled by the war industry. Murphy's comments were made in response to a question from Chris Hayes on MSNBC about the distance between Democratic voters and elected officials on foreign policy issues. The senator's frank explanation is a rare admission of the disconnect between lawmakers and voters on these issues. Overall, Murphy's comments highlight the need for a more nuanced and realistic approach to foreign policy that takes into account the views of everyday Americans.