Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said today: "When I spoke with Secretary Rubio, I urged him to honestly explain the targets of these strike operations and the next steps to Congress and the American people. We must not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, but the American people do not want to be involved again in a prolonged and costly Middle East war at a time when there are so many problems at home.

The current administration has not provided Congress and the American people with key details about the scope and urgency of the threat. Dealing with Iran's malicious activities in the region, its nuclear ambitions, and its brutal suppression of its own people requires American strength, determination, regional coordination, and a clear strategic direction. Unfortunately, President Trump's erratic attacks risk triggering a larger conflict, which is not a viable strategy.

The government must inform Congress, including holding classified briefings for all senators immediately and testifying publicly to answer these crucial questions. The Senate should reconvene as soon as possible and pass our resolution to reaffirm its constitutional responsibilities to enforce the War Powers Act. I pray for our brave American soldiers."

Comment: Senior Democrats collectively speak out against Trump's military action against Iran. Fundamentally, it is a political encirclement of Trump using the Constitution and anti-war public opinion. They do not deny the risks of the Iranian nuclear issue, but they focus on three pain points: no congressional authorization, no clear strategy, and election campaigning. On one hand, they defend the Congress's war powers, while on the other hand, they portray Trump as a president who ignores rules, is reckless and belligerent, and bets on his political future with the lives of American troops. This is both a struggle between the executive and legislative branches, and a critical game in the midterm election year for Congress - the Democrats want to completely attribute the responsibility of "uncontrolled war" to Trump, seize the public opinion high ground, and weaken his election leverage.

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