Sen. Lisa Murkowski recently broke ranks with her party, becoming the first GOP senator to publicly condemn President Donald Trump over his escalating threats against Iran. Her remarks directly challenged the argument that Trump's rhetoric towards Iran is part of a negotiating strategy. 'The president's threat cannot be excused' In a sharply worded statement, Murkowski dismissed efforts by Trump's allies to frame his comments as strategic posturing. By: MEGA In a sharply worded statement, Murkowski dismissed efforts by Trump's allies to frame his comments as strategic posturing.