Rand Paul says Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'is not the answer': Not the 'job of the American government'

Key Highlights

• government monitors the Middle Eastern country's response to widespread protests.
• During an appearance on ABC's "This Week," Paul said he is unsure that striking Iran "will have the effect that is intended.""I don't think I have ever heard a president say they may take military action to protect protesters," Paul said.
• "Certainly, with Soleimani, when the Trump administration hit him, there were massive protests against America.
• But they are shouting 'death to the Ayatollah.'" "We wish them the best," he added.
• "We wish freedom and liberation the best across the world, but I don't think it's the job of the American government to be involved with every freedom movement around the world." TRUMP SAYS US WILL INTERVENE IF IRAN STARTS KILLING PROTESTERS: ‘LOCKED AND LOADED’ Sen.