Jasmine Crockett on the Iran war
Jasmine CrockettU.S. Representative for Texas at the statement date.
Crockett condemns the strikes as unauthorized and reckless and calls for a war powers resolution to restrain the president.
“The self-proclaimed “President of peace” is once again starting illegal wars without Congressional authorization.”
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Other statements by Jasmine Crockett in this case
- House vote: Yea on H.Con.Res. 93 (Iran war powers)Later: Condemned
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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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Her official statement says the American people did not ask for this war. She warns that soldiers will risk their lives for the president’s decisions and urges Congress to act.
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Her official statement says the American people did not ask for this war.
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She warns that soldiers will risk their lives for the president’s decisions and urges Congress to act.
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Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Crockett condemns the strikes as unauthorized and reckless and calls for a war powers resolution to restrain the president.
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