Pelosi’s Response to Trump’s Iran Strike
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Pelosi condemned Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as “unconstitutional” because he bypassed Congress.
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She criticized the unilateral decision as dangerous, risking American lives and escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Pelosi demanded answers from the Trump administration about the operation.
Contrast with 2011 Libya Strike
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In 2011, Pelosi supported then-President Obama’s military strike on Libya without congressional approval.
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Back then, she said Obama didn’t need Congress’s authorization, showing a clear partisan double standard.
Trump’s Position and Explanation
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Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military success”, targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.
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He justified the action as necessary after giving Iran 60 days to surrender their nuclear weapons program voluntarily.
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He emphasized Iran’s history of hostility toward the U.S. and Israel and stated he would not allow further attacks or deaths linked to Iran.
Broader Context
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Despite Trump’s actions, Iran and Israel agreed to a cease-fire shortly after.
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Reports emerged about Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei hiding in a bunker, facing serious leadership challenges due to the strike.
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The U.S. strike has deepened concerns about destabilizing the region, which Pelosi and other Democrats highlight, contrasting Trump’s view of it as justified defense.
