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Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran
Key takeaways
- Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is seen outside the Senate Chamber during a series of nomination votes including a procedural vote for Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh on Monday, May 11, 2026.
- Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on President Trump on Wednesday to deliver the final blow against Iran, writing that the U.S. military is on the brink of victory.
- Scott, an Iran hawk, argued that Americans should unite behind the president as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran hangs on.
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Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is seen outside the Senate Chamber during a series of nomination votes including a procedural vote for Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh on Monday, May 11, 2026. Welcome to The Hill s Defense & Nat Sec newsletter{beacon}
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on President Trump on Wednesday to deliver the final blow against Iran, writing that the U.S. military is on the brink of victory.
Scott, an Iran hawk, argued that Americans should unite behind the president as the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran hangs on.
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