If you scrolled through progressive Twitter this evening, you’d see Democrats in full meltdown mode over Trump’s strike on Iran. Anger boiled over as AOC and others went so far as to call for his impeachment—again—claiming the move was unauthorized and reckless. From indignation to outright hysteria, the tone among House and Senate Democrats was clear: they’re furious, divided, and ready to go after Trump for once again protecting America.

My statement on Donald Trump’s unilateral military action in Iran. pic.twitter.com/2ZjZXlPbrl

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) June 22, 2025

Tonight, the President ignored the Constitution by unilaterally engaging our military without Congressional authorization.

I join my colleagues in demanding answers from the Administration on this operation which endangers American lives and risks further escalation and…

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 22, 2025

The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.

He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.

It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 22, 2025

Statement from Rep. Ilhan Omar on U.S. Bombing of Iran:

“The strikes on Iran, ordered by President Trump and executed without congressional authorization, mark a dangerous and reckless escalation of an already volatile conflict in the Middle East.

“Military strikes will not…

— Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) June 22, 2025

President Trump sending U.S. troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution. pic.twitter.com/pqzAeS4K19

— Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) June 22, 2025

The authority to declare war belongs solely to Congress. Trump’s unconstitutional and escalatory strikes risk drawing US troops and the American people—who are overwhelmingly opposed—into another forever war. Congress must immediately exercise our duty to restrain this President.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 22, 2025

Here is yet another reminder that the Constitution is not optional…

Congress must authorize military force before any president—including Trump—launches a strike.

— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) June 22, 2025

Donald Trump is not a dictator. And Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. That’s why in a democracy, Congress exists. Trump’s actions — without pursuing proven Congressionallybauthorized diplomatic efforts — threaten to mire the United States in ANOTHER endless Middle East…

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 22, 2025

This is a violation of the Constitution that is risking innocent lives.

We do not need another deadly, endless war.

Congress must act immediately to rein in Trump. https://t.co/g5JqDOrKdh

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) June 22, 2025

This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.

— Sean Casten (@SeanCasten) June 22, 2025

My statement on Donald Trump’s unilateral military action in Iran. pic.twitter.com/2ZjZXlPbrl

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) June 22, 2025

Without Congressional approval or the support of the American people, Trump took unilateral action to bomb Iran — an egregious and aggressive first strike against a powerful adversary, made only to feed the ego of a man obsessed with holding power over people’s lives.

I condemn…

— @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social (@RepYvetteClarke) June 22, 2025

This is your hypocritical, “anti-war” president who just illegally struck Iran and is putting countless lives at risk. pic.twitter.com/rhOAW9LTHY

— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) June 22, 2025

I am shocked that President Trump made the decision to bomb three nuclear sites in Iran without authorization from Congress. I believe the President’s action to be unconstitutional because Iran did not pose an immediate or direct threat to the United States. The President…

— Rep. Betty McCollum (@BettyMcCollum04) June 22, 2025

This is reckless, illegal action from the president. He does NOT have the authority to enter us into a war with Iran. He MUST consult Congress. This is not what Americans want. I’m thinking about our troops tonight. https://t.co/VsT05xb8Qb

— Rep. Becca Balint (@RepBeccaB) June 22, 2025

The power to declare war resides solely with Congress. Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized and unconstitutional.

In doing so, the President has exposed our military and diplomatic personnel in the region to the risk of further escalation.

The…

— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) June 22, 2025

Congress did not authorize this war.

— Congressman Chris Deluzio (@RepDeluzio) June 22, 2025

It is illegal for Donald Trump to drag America into another endless foreign war.

Congress should immediately pass a War Powers Resolution to block Trump from carrying out an unconstitutional war.

My entire adult life, politicians have promised that new wars in the Middle East…

— Congressman Greg Casar (@RepCasar) June 22, 2025

Let’s be clear: Trump cannot go to war with Iran without authorization from Congress.

These actions are unconstitutional. https://t.co/ObhnVJlPuG

— Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@RepNikema) June 22, 2025

The United States has just committed an act of war against a country that posed no imminent threat to our people. There was no self-defense or tactical strategy taken into account. Just the reckless action of a man who has never understood or respected the responsibilities of…

— Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (@RepBonnie) June 22, 2025

Congress is a coequal branch of government, even if the President does not agree. Today's unauthorized strikes were yet another piece of evidence that this Administration is dangerous and unaccountable.

US involvement in the conflict must end, Congress must assert its… https://t.co/1J7P0GdVmQ

— Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (@repdeliaramirez) June 22, 2025

I'm seeking more information about the strikes against Iran, but here's what we do know:

1. Trump broke a promise to prevent America from entering new conflicts. 

2. Trump has, once again, exceeded his authority. 

3. Congress must act now & reclaim constitutional power over… https://t.co/NitGI4yQYf

— Rep. Jason Crow (@RepJasonCrow) June 22, 2025

Trump is trying to drag us into an illegal war with Iran– no debate, no Congressional vote.

He’s not leading– he’s submitting to Netanyahu’s request. There is no military solution to nuclear deterrence.

— Congressman Chuy García (@RepChuyGarcia) June 22, 2025

This is insane. Trump just bombed Iran without Congressional approval, illegally dragging us into war in the Middle East. Have we not learned our lesson!?!?

Congress must return to Washington at once to vote on @RepThomasMassie’s War Powers Resolution to stop this madness. https://t.co/t81ntUPNyh

— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) June 22, 2025

And so the United States goes to war with Iran without so much as a by your leave to the American people.

No statement, other than on social media; no notice to Congress; no serious deliberation.

This is the stuff of autocrats. Disgraceful.

— Congressman Eugene Vindman (@RepVindman) 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.

My full statement: pic.twitter.com/uzc6ffV73w

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) June 22, 2025

Another Republican President has taken us into another Middle East war, despite Trump claiming to be a President who would choose peace.

And has done so in violation of the Constitution—which requires Congressional authorization for war.

All to accomplish a mission—disabling…

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) June 22, 2025

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. 
 
We have yet to see any evidence to prove that…

— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) June 22, 2025

The United States should not wage war against Iran.

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.

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 22, 2025

President Trump's decision to strike Iran doesn't make America safer, it puts us in danger.

Prime Minister Netanyahu is dragging us into another forever war in the Middle East.

Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.

— Senator Peter Welch (@SenPeterWelch) June 22, 2025

President Trump attacked another country unprovoked and without seeking authorization from Congress as required by our Constitution, ignoring his own intelligence advisors, putting American lives in jeopardy and choosing to escalate in a region already on edge.

— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) June 22, 2025

My statement on the unilateral U.S. strike on nuclear sites in Iran. pic.twitter.com/FGbkvSKkhn

— Rep. Jimmy Gomez (@RepJimmyGomez) June 22, 2025

Congress — not any one president — has the constitutional authority to declare war. Military escalation in Iran puts American troops, our allies, and global stability at great risk. The American people want peace, not another prolonged war.

— Rep. Gabe Vasquez (@RepGabeVasquez) June 22, 2025

NEWS — Chuck Schumer says Congress must enforce the War Powers Act.

“I’m urging Leader Thune to put it on the Senate floor immediately. I am voting for it and implore all Senators on both sides of the aisle to vote for it.” pic.twitter.com/W1TtndzNHw

— Stephen Neukam (@stephen_neukam) June 22, 2025

For a party that once claimed to support “defending democracy,” their response to a targeted strike on a hostile regime sounds more like a tantrum than a strategy. When tweets outnumber tactics, it’s clear who’s not ready for primetime.

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