Kamala Harris condemns Iran strikes, says Trump ‘dragged us into a war’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris condemned President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran, accusing the president of dragging the US into a war the American people did not want.
“Donald Trump has dragged us into a war the American people do not want,” Harris told Fox 2 ahead of a meeting in Detroit. “He has put American troops in harm’s way. I unequivocally oppose this war of choice and everyone should. And the bottom line, when it comes down to it, is that if we want to stop Donald Trump with this random decision that he has arrived at, then Congress must act, and Congress must act immediately. The American people do not want our sons and daughters to go into this unauthorized war of choice. And I unequivocally oppose it.”
In a separate statement, Harris reiterated this sentiment.
“This is a dangerous and unnecessary gamble with American lives that also jeopardizes stability in the region and our standing in the world,” she said. “What we are witnessing is not strength. It is recklessness dressed up as resolve. I know the threat that Iran poses, and they must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon, but this is not the way to dismantle the threat.”
Harris added that during his campaign, Trump had promised to “end wars” rather than start them, saying “it was a lie.”
Many Democrats have spoken out against the Trump administration’s decision to launch joint strikes with Israel against Iran, which have since resulted in the reported death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Others have expressed at least some support for military action but are demanding more clarity from the administration.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on X on Saturday that he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and “implored him to be straight with Congress and the American people about the objectives of these strikes and what comes next. “
“Iran must never be allowed to attain a nuclear weapon but the American people do not want another endless and costly war in the Middle East when there are so many problems at home,” Schumer said.
“The administration must brief Congress, including an immediate all senators classified briefing and in public testimony, to answer these vital questions. The Senate should quickly return to session and reassert its constitutional duty by passing our resolution to enforce the War Powers Act,” he added.