April 8 (UPI) -- Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week cease-fire in the war with Iran, many Republicans praised the move and his leadership, while Democrats responded more cautiously, with some calling for Trump to be removed from office.
Trump announced the two-week cease-fire shortly after 6:30 p.m. EDT, about 90 minutes before the deadline he had set for Iran to agree to a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz of face widespread destruction.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called Trump's announcement "excellent news" and "a strong first step toward holding Iran accountable."
He said it is an example of "what happens when you have a leader who puts peace through strength over chaos and weak appeasement policies."
"This is Iran's chance to do the right thing," he said on social media.
