House Minority Leader Jeffries Criticizes Trump Over Unauthorized Iran Nuclear Strikes

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other leading Democrats sharply criticized President Donald Trump for ordering air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites without congressional authorization, accusing him of misleading the public and risking a disastrous war in the Middle East. Jeffries emphasized that the Trump administration must explain its actions to the American people and fully brief Congress, while holding Trump responsible for any negative consequences from the unilateral military move. Several Democrats called for immediate congressional action to block further unauthorized military engagements, warning that strikes would escalate violence, destabilize the region, and endanger U.S. troops. In contrast, Republican Representative Sam Graves supported the strikes, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and backing Trump's tough stance against Iran. Congressional Democrats expressed concern about being left out of the loop, with some senior Democrats reportedly not briefed before the strikes, while top Republican leaders were informed in advance. The differing reactions highlight the deep partisan divide over the legality and strategic wisdom of the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.