Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East
Rep. Jason Crow criticized the U.S. approach to Middle East conflicts, saying the country lacks effective exit strategies. He argued that current discussions focus too much on tactics rather than long-term strategy, citing prolonged wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as examples. Crow also opposed the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request, refusing to fund what he sees as endless, unauthorized conflicts.
- ▪Rep. Jason Crow stated the U.S. is 'not good at having off ramps' in Middle East conflicts.
- ▪President Trump declared hostilities with Iran 'terminated' but maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- ▪Crow opposed the Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget request, arguing against funding endless conflicts.
- ▪Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. enforces a blockade in response.
- ▪Crow emphasized the need for a clear U.S. strategy in the region, rather than focusing on tactical military decisions.
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Face The Nation Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East conflicts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } By Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard Politics Reporter Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kaia Hubbard May 3, 2026 / 1:35 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran, while criticizing the U.S.' track record of prolonged conflicts in the Middle East.
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