(The Center Square) — The U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is drawing cheers and jeers from Congressional Democrats and Republicans.
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had “successfully” carried out strikes on three of Iran’s major nuclear sites, including Fordow. The strikes mark the first time the U.S. have carried out an attack inside Iran.
Multiple reports indicated six B-2 stealth bombers based out of Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri were used to carry out attacks on Fordow, while 30 Tomahawk missiles were fired from nuclear submarines.
Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., led support for the military strikes, underscoring Iran’s threat on the West.
“The regime in Tehran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off the map, has rejected all diplomatic pathways to peace. The mullahs’ misguided pursuit of nuclear weapons must be stopped. As we take action tonight to ensure a nuclear weapon remains out of reach for Iran, I stand with President Trump and pray for the American troops and personnel in harm’s way,” Thune posted to X.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who introduced legislation to reign in the president’s power in carrying out such attack, sounded off on the strikes.
“The American public is overwhelmingly opposed to the U.S. waging war on Iran. And the Israeli Foreign Minister admitted [Friday] that Israeli bombing had set the Irania nuclear program back ‘at least 2 or 3 years.’ So what made Trump recklessly decide to rush and bomb today? Horrible judgment. I will push for all Senators to vote on whether they are for this third idiotic Middle East war,” Kaine posted on X.
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., posted a lengthy statement in support of the president.
“The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says. The President gave Iran’s leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement.
“President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated. That posture has now been enforced with strength, precision, and clarity. The President’s decisive action prevents the world’s state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ from obtaining the most lethal weapon on the planet. This is America First policy in action. God bless our brave men and women in uniform — the most lethal fighting force on the planet — as we pray for their safe return home. May God bless America,” Johnson posted to X.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was one of the few Republicans to call out the president, declaring the strikes are “not Constitutional.”
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has bucked his party by showing staunch support for Israel and the president.
“As I’ve long maintained, this was the correct move by POTUS. Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and cannot have nuclear capabilities. I’m grateful for and salute the finest military in the world,” Fetterman posted on X.
Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., released a statement on the strikes, criticizing the president for failing to get congressional approval prior to the strikes.
“Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm’s way.
“President Trump misled the country about his intentions, failed to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force and risks American entanglement in a potentially disastrous war in the Middle East.
“First, the Trump administration bears the heavy burden of explaining to the American people why this military action was undertaken. Second, Congress must be fully and immediately briefed in a classified setting. Third, Donald Trump shoulders complete and total responsibility for any adverse consequences that flow from his unilateral military action,” Jeffries said in a statement.
Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. is a hateful idiot and liar!
#1 WE the PEOPLE and the world know exactly why the honorable President Donald Trump bombed Iran’s nuclear weapon sites!
#2 Donald Trump shoulders complete and total responsibility for his actions and the world agrees with is actions.
……Well maybe the treasonous hateful U.S. Democrats who are consumed by Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) don’t agree.
According to several news sources, TRUMP TRIED TO call several “key democrats”, but few would pick up the phone..
“Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise. The risk of war has now dramatically increased, and I pray for the safety of our troops in the region who have been put in harm’s way.”
Pray for the troops? I’m sure you do. They could be in more danger if Biden were president and decided to evacuate them.
But I am curious… Did we destroy the uranium that Hillary Clinton sold them?
Clinton sold them uranium that belonged to We The People. Obama signed the deal allowing them to start work, unchecked, and Biden freed up the billions in CASH to get the program up and running at top speed.
Max daddy:-““Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver on that promise.”
#1. President Donald Trump can only do what he can. Taking out the terrorist country Iran’s ability to make nuclear bombs, which they would use. Is bringing peace to the Middle East.
Controversy surrounding the deal largely pertains to 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Crooked Hillary Clinton, who was secretary of state in 2010 when the State Department signed off on Rosatom’s purchase of Uranium One. Several of Uranium One’s owners were also donors to the Clinton Foundation, giving $145 million to the charitable foundation, and critics have alleged that Clinton green lighted the sale to appease donors to her family’s charity.
Let us not forget we would not be in this situation had Obama not voluntarily given Iran Weapons Grade Uranium to help the Iranian government power several planned Nuclear Plants to better serve the people of Iran! Why would any U.S. citizen, especially the President, want to better the lives of a populous that sings “Death to America, Death to Americans” in the same streets for which the Iranians wanted the Uranium?
AND why would they need “WEAPONS GRADE” Uranium for a bloody power Plant?!
I was quoting the article. That is NOT my opinion.
No one but God Almighty could unwind the mid-east in six months. The last time Jeffries took a poo, his brain fell out.
I see this as not only putting the Cult of Death in their place, but also DJT was flexing and showing China and others what they’ll face should they step out of line. FAFO !
Democrats and their RINO buddies only like wars where they can get their money kickbacks schemes in operation, besides Trump wants peace in the region, and in order to do that, Iran needed to have it’s nuclear weapons abilities taken away!
We’d do well to allow a voice of reason to enter in this matter. This could be bad. Hopefully Iran will see this as just another blunder and let it go.
Sounds like this move was just a hunch. Could get bad. Iranians are real people. Pray for peace, please.
I prefer “could get bad” over “Iran has a bomb”.
The Mullahs do not want Peace under any condition that leaves a Jew alive, anywhere. That negates logic as a tool to defuse tensions. Getting along is not a goal for the mullahs. As long as they breath or hold any power, no matter how they are beaten back, they will eventually act to kill Jews.
It is their reason for living.
Well, that and the goats.
I remember when Iran was civilized. Perhaps it will be again.
I also prefer the “it could be worse” over “they have a bomb and WILL USE IT.