Says America is suffering as a result of Trump's illegal war
Tammy DuckworthUnited States Senator, Illinois
In an Illinois Public Media interview, Sen. Tammy Duckworth said America is suffering as a result of Trump's illegal war, citing gas prices and the lack of any true accounting of why the country is at war, how it is being conducted, what it costs and how it will end.
“Well, America is suffering as a result of Trump's illegal war. You know, gas prices have gone through the roof. The American people still don't have a true accounting of why we're at this war, how they're conducting the war, what it's costing them, and how they plan on ending the war.”
Interview
Other statements by Tammy Duckworth in this case
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 86 (Iran war powers)Earlier: Condemned
- Senate vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
Where this statement fits
Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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Interview
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Interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth on The 21st Show, an Illinois Public Media program, aired August 6, 2026.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Before the quotation
Duckworth was interviewed on The 21st Show amid outrage over the Pentagon's changed casualty accounting for Operation Epic Fury.
After the quotation
Duckworth voted yea on H.Con.Res. 89, the September 24, 2026 war powers resolution rejected 49-50.
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Why this label?
Duckworth called the war illegal and said Americans have no accounting of it, a clear opposition position.
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