Impeach Trump now—Congress in chaos over Iran strike

U.S President Donald Trump is facing fresh calls for impeachment from leading Democrats in Congress following his unauthorized military strike on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities, an act critics are calling an “unprovoked and unconstitutional act of war.”

On Friday night of June 21, 2025, U.S. warplanes carried out precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow facility, without congressional authorization.

While the White House claims the strike was a “preemptive action to prevent a nuclear threat,” backlash on Capitol Hill has been swift and severe.

“This is a grave violation of the Constitution. It’s absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment,” said Rep.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), in a fiery statement posted on social media.
“No president has the unilateral authority to drag us into war.”

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) echoed the call, slamming Trump for what she described as “reckless, impeachable conduct that endangers lives at home and abroad.”

The strike, which reportedly left key Iranian research sites in ruins, sparked immediate retaliation from Iran, raising fears of a full-scale regional war involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Gulf states.

Several Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa in response, prompting emergency meetings at the U.N. and NATO.

A Constitutional Crisis?

Critics say the president violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which requires the president to consult Congress before deploying armed forces in hostilities.

While the administration argues the action was a matter of national security, legal scholars and lawmakers warn it oversteps executive authority.

“Trump is lying his way into another Middle East war,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
“This Congress must not be silent. The Constitution is not a suggestion.”

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders joined the chorus, condemning the act as “grossly unconstitutional and deeply dangerous.”

Republicans Divided

While Republican leaders including House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the strike as “decisive and necessary,” some within Trump’s own party expressed discomfort.

“This is not how America should conduct foreign policy,” said Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY). “We cannot go to war without a congressional vote.”

Despite growing outrage, no formal articles of impeachment have been introduced. Democratic strategists say the focus is on building a bipartisan coalition and forcing accountability through public hearings.

What’s Next?

Impeachment remains a political threat for now, but pressure is mounting as global tensions escalate and domestic opinion begins to shift.

Several major protests are being planned across U.S. cities this week, with civil liberties groups warning of a dangerous precedent.

“This is about the future of our democracy,” said Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO). “If Congress allows this to stand, we’re surrendering our power to declare war to one man.”

As international condemnation grows and new intelligence emerges, the question in Washington is no longer if there will be consequences — but how far Congress is willing to go.

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