Pelosi’s Response to Trump’s Iran Strike

• Pelosi condemned Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as “unconstitutional” because he bypassed Congress.

• She criticized the unilateral decision as dangerous, risking American lives and escalating conflict in the Middle East.

• Pelosi demanded answers from the Trump administration about the operation.

Contrast with 2011 Libya Strike

• In 2011, Pelosi supported then-President Obama’s military strike on Libya without congressional approval.

• Back then, she said Obama didn’t need Congress’s authorization, showing a clear partisan double standard.

Trump’s Position and Explanation

• Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military success”, targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.

• He justified the action as necessary after giving Iran 60 days to surrender their nuclear weapons program voluntarily.

• 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

• Despite Trump’s actions, Iran and Israel agreed to a cease-fire shortly after.

• Reports emerged about Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei hiding in a bunker, facing serious leadership challenges due to the strike.

• 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.