Rep. Sewell Criticizes Attack on Iran, Republicans Praise
Alabama political leaders are posting their reaction to this morning's U.S. Military strikes against Iran. Their responses are split along party lines.
Alabama Congressional Delegation
Some of the top leaders of congress were notified that the United States was about to deliver military strikes against Iran just before than began earlier this morning, but it was for informational purposes only. President Trump did not seek congressional authorization or input on the military operation he had been threatening for weeks. That has predictably outraged Democrats, including West Alabama Democrat Congresswoman Terri Sewell.
"Iran has oppressed their people and supported terrorism in the region for decades," she posted this morning on the social media platform X (formally twitter). "This fact does not change the president's obligations under the Constitution to work with Congress on military actions that put our troops in harm's way and could drag out country into another prolonged war in the Middle East."
Sewell went on to say that she plans to work with her colleagues to compel a vote on a war powers resolution. She is also demanding that the administration brief congress and include justification for abandoning the diplomatic talks that had been ongoing.
Sewell's Republican West Alabama counterpart, Robert Aderholt, had a different view of the military operation against the Iranian military.
"To call the current Iranian regime brutal would be an understatement. For nearly 50 years, its leaders have called for ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel.’ They are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American service members, including the 241 U.S. Marines murdered in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, as well as many other Americans killed directly and through their terrorist proxies." Aderholt posted on X.
"The current leadership has also suppressed and killed thousands of Iran’s own people simply for seeking a voice in their government. I stand with President Trump in leading America to take decisive action to restore stability to a region that has lacked it for far too long. The time for the people of Iran is now. May God bless the men and women of our armed forces and the United States of America."
Alabama Senior Republican U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville posted a brief response about the president's order to attack Iran on X this morning:
President Trump has shown time and time again, you NEVER threaten America. God Bless our great troops, God Bless President Trump, and God Bless America.
Junior Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Brit also took to X making several posts voicing her support:
"Iran is the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. For 47 years, this murderous regime has operated a terror network that has brought death and destruction to the world and slaughtered innocent Americans. Iran’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile capabilities, and funding of proxy terror groups pose a sustained and clear threat to our nation, to our military bases and citizens in the region, and to our allies.
"This is a defining moment of generational leadership from President Trump to achieve sustainable peace. We are praying for the safety of our men and women in uniform and I echo @POTUS’s message this morning: God bless and protect all of our heroes in harm’s way executing this mission."
State
On the state level, Republican Gov. Ivey posted a reaction:
"Strong leadership requires hard decisions," Ivey posted to X. "This is exactly how we will achieve peace through strength. As @POTUS said, our Armed Forces WILL prevail. May God continue to bless the brave men and women in our military! And may God bless President Trump and our great country."
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined Ivey in posting support:
"For 47 years the vicious Iranian regime has chanted 'death to America,'" Marshall wrote. "It’s time for swift and decisive action. May God bless the men and women of the Armed Forces. May God bless America."
The U.S. and Iran had been conducting indirect talks over the Middle Eastern country's nuclear power ambitions and their hardline aggressive approach. Although the talks were underway, little progress was being made according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The Trump Administration had been building up military power in the region for weeks, including the addition of a second carrier task force. President Trump had informed Iran that his patience was running out, and an attack could come at any time.
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