State and federal lawmakers on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
(KYMA, KECY) - Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to the U.S. striking three nuclear facilities in Iran Saturday.
In a post to Truth Social, President Donald Trump said the U.S. completed an attack on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
Following this, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) released a statement saying:
"I know how difficult an operation like this is to pull off and thank our military members and intel community for their patriotism and professionalism.
As a combat pilot, I've noticed that folks without combat experience are often the first to rush into dropping a bomb. I'm concerned about how President Trump and his administration made this decision to put pilots in harm's way and our country on the edge of war with Iran.
It will take time to see how successful these strikes were in degrading Iran's nuclear capability. The next steps must be to work to contain this, deter Iran from retaliating and escalating further, and use every diplomatic tool possible to protect Americans and our interests, including preventing Iran from restarting their nuclear program."
Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) also issued a statement on the strike saying:
"Dismantling Iran's nuclear weapons program is imperative for America's national security and essential to Israel's safety and right to exist. However, it is unacceptable that the president disregarded his constitutional responsibility to seek and secure congressional authorization before launching these strikes.
Before any further military action is taken, President Trump must come before Congress. That's not just a matter of process — it's a matter of law. Trump risks igniting a wider war in the region that puts American lives at risk and that he himself has warned repeatedly against. That's why we must exhaust every diplomatic channel, working with our allies and partners to contain escalation in the region.
I'm praying for the safety of our service members and all Americans in the region."
Other lawmakers across the country shared their reaction to the strikes:
The American people do not want to be dragged into another endless war in the Middle East. I would know. I saw close friends die next to me serving as a Marine in a high-combat unit in Iraq. Each of these deaths was needless.
— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) June 22, 2025
We have yet to see any evidence to prove that…
Donald Trump illegally took military action against Iran—without congressional authorization—risking dragging us into another endless war.
— Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (@RepYassAnsari) June 22, 2025
I am calling for an immediate emergency session of Congress to vote on the War Powers Resolution.
Following the President’s action in Iran, California’s State Threat Assessment Center is actively monitoring for any potential impacts in California. While there are no specific or credible counter threats we are aware of at this time, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report…
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 22, 2025
Right now there is only one person who knows the full extent of our country’s action in Iran. That is wrong. While eliminating the capability of Iran to build or deploy a nuclear weapon should be something we all support, Donald Trump does not have the authority under the U.S.…
— Eleni Kounalakis (@EleniForCA) June 22, 2025
I'm grateful our pilots are safely out of Iran – and I thank them for their bravery.
— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) June 22, 2025
But in the absence of evidence that Iran was imminently breaking out to build a bomb, and without congressional approval, this operation should have never been ordered.
To have done so is… pic.twitter.com/4X4E4VGLd3
Tonight, the President ignored the Constitution by unilaterally engaging our military without Congressional authorization.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 22, 2025
I join my colleagues in demanding answers from the Administration on this operation which endangers American lives and risks further escalation and…
My statement on Donald Trump’s unilateral military action in Iran. pic.twitter.com/2ZjZXlPbrl
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) June 22, 2025
Donald Trump, a weak and dangerously reckless president, has put the United States on a path to a war in the Middle East that the country does not want, the law does not allow, and our security does not demand.
— Chris Murphy 🟧 (@ChrisMurphyCT) June 22, 2025
Our president knows nothing about history. And history tells us…
The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 22, 2025
He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.
It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.
I have long been committed to making sure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon. But the President’s order for direct strikes, and his threats of a much wider U.S. military campaign against Iran well beyond its nuclear sites, could lead our country into a dangerous and open-ended…
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 22, 2025
The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) June 22, 2025
The President gave Iran’s leader every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran refused to commit to a nuclear disarmament agreement.
President… https://t.co/8lj3jAXQyx
Let us all join together and pray for peace. 🙏
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) June 22, 2025
President Trump has been consistent and correct that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) June 22, 2025
During the Biden Administration, Iran was on a surefire path to a nuclear weapon; thanks to Operation Midnight Hammer, those nuclear ambitions have been reduced to a far fetched dream.
While… pic.twitter.com/k7uNUr4e5U
The regime in Iran, 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…
— Leader John Thune (@LeaderJohnThune) June 22, 2025
Decisive American leadership.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) June 22, 2025
Americans and the world can thank President Trump for his courage to lead. pic.twitter.com/IBrzw6nPVD
Good. This was the right call. The regime deserves it.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 22, 2025
Well done, President @realDonaldTrump.
To my fellow citizens: We have the best Air Force in the world. It makes me so proud.
Fly, Fight, Win. https://t.co/1FFmN31LPY
Statement on U.S. Striking Iran Regime Nuclear Infrastructure pic.twitter.com/YTJsuIFyYs
— Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 22, 2025
As I’ve long maintained, this was the correct move by @POTUS.
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) June 22, 2025
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. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/YZ0pIaunff
Our service members completed a highly dangerous and complicated mission in Iran and I commend them for their bravery.
— Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) June 22, 2025
As we wait for intelligence about how successful these strikes were, my first priority is keeping Americans safe. The administration must come before Congress…
— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) June 22, 2025
Trump said he would end wars. Tonight, he dragged us into one. His decision violates the Constitution, endangers American lives and risks unleashing dangerous forces we can’t control.
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) June 22, 2025
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/uzc6ffV73w
Trump bombing Iran was illegal and unjustified.⁰⁰I ran for Congress to make sure our leaders consider the true costs of war.⁰⁰And I will be in the Senate, standing on my titanium legs, demanding answers from Trump.⁰⁰My statement: pic.twitter.com/Twfls3RAUS
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) June 22, 2025
The United States should not wage war against Iran.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 22, 2025
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
The American people were lied to about Vietnam, with tragic consequences.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 22, 2025
The American people were lied to about Iraq, with tragic consequences.
The American people are being lied to again today. We cannot allow history to repeat itself. pic.twitter.com/TuinZ1wkcV
My statement on President Trump's decision to bomb Iran without congressional approval: pic.twitter.com/TT5U87PC1z
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) June 22, 2025
Two thoughts this morning:
— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 22, 2025
The operation last night is an incredible testament to American pilots and other service members, from General Caine and General Kurilla on down.
While the media has attacked the president's senior team relentlessly, and tried to sow fake division,…
Trump’s precise, carefully calibrated strike sends a strong message - American Thinker https://t.co/u9eCcUJKG9
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) June 22, 2025
Last night, @POTUS took decisive action to neutralize threats from Iran’s nuclear program, protecting American lives and securing peace through strength. This mission shows the world that when America is challenged, we respond with resolve, unity, and strength.
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) June 22, 2025
This operation…
God bless President @realDonaldTrump and our military for courageously standing up for good against evil, and defending America and our ally Israel. President Trump understands what many do not - peace is achieved through strength. https://t.co/fm2UZO4iMG
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2025
Resolute, decisive, peace through strength, America First 🇺🇸
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) June 22, 2025
President Trump demonstrated the courage and leadership as Commander-in-Chief to make this decision to end the forever war of the Iranian regime on the precipice of nuclear holocaust threatening to end Western…
Just texted @POTUS to congratulate him.
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) June 22, 2025
Greatest president in American history! I’m speechless. He’s done what no one else could ever do.
🇮🇱🇺🇸 https://t.co/Ilq835dcU5
Following the bombings in Iran, Los Angeles is closely monitoring for any threats to public safety.
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 22, 2025
There are no known credible threats at this time and out of an abundance of caution, LAPD is stepping up patrols near places of worship, community gathering spaces and other…
