Duckworth Highlights Risks of Trump's Iran Operation on Troops

Duckworth Highlights Risks of Trump's Iran Operation on Troops

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper this afternoon, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) excoriated Donald Trump for launching an illegal military campaign against Iran without Congressional approval and without a plan for what comes next, all while putting our servicemembers and national security at risk. Video of the interview can be found on the Senator’s YouTube.Key Quotes:“I’m glad that Khamenei is dead…b…

Rep. Jim Himes, member on the House Intelligence Committee, discusses U.S. strikes

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about Congressional authorization for the U.S. strikes on Iran.

Solano County congressional reps decry strikes on Iran

Solano County’s two Democratic congressional representatives issued statements Saturday decrying President Trump’s announced strikes on Iran, sharply criticizing the decision to launch military action without congressional authorization and warning of serious risks to U.S. troops and regional stability. In a forceful statement, Rep. Mike Thompson, a combat veteran representing California’s 4th Congressional District, condemned the president’s ac…

Liccardo, Mullin denounce Iran attack

The two Congressmen who represent the Mid-Peninsula denounced President Trump’s decision to attack Iran, saying he should have sought Congressional approval. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-San Mateo, said the strikes on Iran constitute an “illegal war that could escalate wildly and has put our service members in harm’s way.”‘ This military action has not been justified or explained to the American people, nor approved by Congress.” “Trump justified last y…

Bay Area lawmakers denounce 'illegal' US-Israel war on Iran, call for congressional vote

California Governor Gavin Newsom, the United Nations and several Democratic Bay Area and Central Coast congressional representatives denounced major military strikes by the United States and Israel in Iran on Saturday.  The military operation was announced in a speech by President Donald Trump late Friday night Pacific Time, which was Saturday morning in Iran. Trump called for Iranians to overthrow the government. Before his call for regime chan…

Bay Area elected officials speak out over military action in Iran without congressional approval

Bay Area elected officials speak out over military action in Iran without congressional approval Bay Area elected officials and legal and military observers spoke out about the president’s willingness to take military action without congressional approval. The post Bay Area elected officials speak out over military action in Iran without congressional approval appeared first on KION Central Coast.