Summary
Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, supported President Trump's military strikes on Iran, going against his party's call for a war powers vote. While Fetterman backed the attacks, other Democrats and some Republicans opposed them, insisting Congress should have a say in military actions. The strikes, called Operation Epic Fury, were coordinated between the U.S. and Israel on Iranian targets.
Key Facts
- Senator John Fetterman supported President Trump's military strikes on Iran.
- The strikes are named Operation Epic Fury and involve both the U.S. and Israel.
- Fetterman disagrees with fellow Democrats' calls for a war powers vote.
- President Trump warned Iranians to seek safety, indicating the seriousness of the strikes.
- Some politicians, including Republicans like Representative Thomas Massie and Senator Rand Paul, oppose the strikes and want Congress to vote on them.
- These politicians argue that the Constitution requires congressional approval for initiating war.
