Trump Administration Briefed Republicans Only on Iran Strikes
President Trump’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were preceded by notification to top Republican congressional leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. However, key Democrats, such as the top members of the House and Senate intelligence committees, were informed only after the attacks. While Republicans largely supported the president’s actions, Democrats overwhelmingly condemned the unilateral decision, citing a lack of congressional approval and demanding briefings. This partisan divide fueled an already tense debate in Congress regarding the president’s war powers, with votes expected in both chambers.
John Q. Hosedrinker