Republicans applauded Trump for his swift response after the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, but Democrats were furious and worry the U.S. could be dragged into another Middle East war.
that killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani and two senior Iraqi militia officials brought immediate responses from members of Congress as well as Democratic presidential candidates.
However, Democrats were furious and concerned, and their anxiety was twofold. First, Trump neither sought congressional approval nor notified the Gang of Eight—a bipartisan group of senior lawmakers from both chambers—a courtesy that is typically extended by a president before such a consequential military operation. Secondly, Democrats said the severe escalation in tensions between the U.S.
"The administration's statement says that its goal is to deter future attacks by Iran, but this action almost certainly will have the opposite effect," Biden said in a statement."President Trump just tossed a stick of dynamite into a tinderbox."The independent Vermont senator highlighted his vote against the Iraq War under President George W. Bush and said he fears killing Soleimani puts the U.S. one step closer to another conflict in the region.
"Our Constitution says that it is the power of Congress to declare war. I would repeal the AUMF and restore the historical balance between Congress and the Executive branch concerning military action," Yang wrote."This decision highlights the need to get Donald Trump out of office.... War with Iran is the last thing we need and is not the will of the American people."The Hawaii congresswoman went on Fox News Friday morning to voice her disapproval of the airstrike.
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