Trump’s Iran Airstrikes Spark Outrage in Congress

President Donald Trump faces strong criticism after launching airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites without first consulting top Democrats in Congress. While Republican leaders were briefed in advance, several senior Democrats were informed only after the operation began.

Republicans Notified Early, Democrats Informed Late

Before the attack, the White House briefed House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, both Republicans. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer received a call just before the strikes. He was told about “imminent action,” but the target country was not mentioned.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was briefed only after the strike.

The White House later said it made “bipartisan courtesy calls,” but admitted they could not reach Jeffries in time.
Senator Mark Warner and Representative Jim Himes, the top Democrats on the intelligence committees, were not informed until after the attack.

Republicans Back the Move, Democrats Demand Answers

Republican lawmakers supported Trump’s decision.
Speaker Mike Johnson posted that the President acted fast to stop a serious threat.

“The President respected the urgency and took action within his authority,” Johnson wrote on X.

Most Democrats disagreed.
Senator Warner said the action lacked a clear plan and skipped essential steps.

“This attack happened without strategy, without consulting Congress, and without explaining the risks,” Warner said.

Senator Tim Kaine pushed for a full Senate vote to confirm Congress’ role in future military actions.
Representative Sean Casten called the strike an “impeachable offense.”
Senator Bernie Sanders said it was “grossly unconstitutional.”

Lawmakers Demand More Oversight

Members of Congress want more control over U.S. military action.
The “Gang of Eight”—a group of top party leaders and intelligence heads—usually gets briefed before major operations. That didn’t happen this time.
Rep. Jeffries said the President failed to follow the law and put American troops in danger.

“He misled the public and ignored the Constitution,” Jeffries said.

Votes Coming on Limiting Presidential War Powers

Congress plans to vote soon on limiting the President’s authority to launch strikes without approval.
Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican, is leading the charge in the House.

“This is not constitutional,” he said.

Senator Kaine echoed that and urged all lawmakers to take a clear stance.

“We must vote on whether we want a third war in the Middle East.”

Some Republicans Also Raise Concerns

Not all Republicans supported the strike.
Rep. Warren Davidson said Congress had already lost too much power over war decisions.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned the U.S. could be dragged into another foreign war.

“Peace is the answer,” she wrote on X.

One Democrat Supports the Airstrike

Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to support the move.

“Iran sponsors terrorism and should not have nuclear power. This was the right decision,” he said.

✅ Key Points:

• Trump launched airstrikes without full Congressional approval

• Republican leaders were informed before the attack; Democrats were mostly told after

• Congress will soon vote on limiting the President’s war powers

• Most Democrats opposed the move, calling it illegal and risky

• A few Republicans and one Democrat voiced support