Southeast Michigan residents discuss Iran war at Thanedar-hosted meeting
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan's 13th Congressional District, held a town hall Sunday for constituents on the war in Iran.
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U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan's 13th Congressional District, held a town hall Sunday for constituents on the war in Iran.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan held a town hall meeting with area residents, during which the war in Iran was a key discussion topic.
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan hosted a town hall meeting about the conflict in Iran on Sunday. Thanedar has disapproved of the war overseas. Residents at the meeting said health care, student loan repayments and Thanedar's impeachment efforts should be addressed. CBS News has reached out to the Michigan GOP chair for comment but has not heard back.
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