Fetterman ‘baffled’ by lack of support for Trump’s Iran strikes and death of ‘evil’ leaders
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., questioned Democrats who voiced opposition to President Donald Trump's military strikes on Iran, calling the action a "significant development" for regional peace.
"Every single member of the Senate has agreed that we can never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear bomb, and clearly they [Iran] were actually intending to do that. So, are you really committed to that?" Fetterman asked Monday on "Hannity."
U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iranian military and government targets on Feb. 28, unleashing air, sea and missile power in a coordinated operation.
The senator said he was "baffled" that more people aren't celebrating the death of "one of the most evil men ever" – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – and the crippling of his regime.
"It's a good thing for the region, it's a good thing for Israel, it's good for America, and so, for me, that's why I stand with the country over perhaps what the base may demand," Fetterman said.
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The mission, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, struck more than 1,000 military, intelligence and government sites across Iran within its first 24 hours, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior regime officials were eliminated in the strikes.
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Fetterman voiced support for the action. He said tweets and harsh language wouldn't lead to real peace and emphasized that sanctions and negotiations had failed to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Democrats and some Republicans, however, are calling for a vote to rein in Trump's war powers, arguing the Constitution requires congressional authorization to declare war.
Fetterman has said he would vote against the resolution.
"Why can't we all just say the world is better now after this operation? So I'm proud to stand with the military. I'm proud to stand with the Iranian people now that they have the opportunity to have real peace."
Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton and Charles Creitz contributed to this report.