Bernie Sanders calls Trump's war in Iran illegal and unconstitutional
Bernie SandersU.S. Senator for Vermont at the statement date.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said in a February 28 statement that Trump had begun an illegal, premeditated and unconstitutional war, and that the Senate must reconvene to vote on a pending War Powers Resolution, which he said he will strongly support.
“We must not allow Trump to force us into another senseless war. No war with Iran.”
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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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Sen. Bernie Sanders's office released this statement on February 28, 2026, after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
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He criticizes the unilateral initiation of war and says Americans want domestic investment instead of endless conflict.
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He wrote that the Senate must reconvene to vote on the pending War Powers Resolution.
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The case asks about support for the war in Iran. Sanders calls the war illegal and unconstitutional and says "No war with Iran", so we used Condemned.
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The Dispute Index. "Bernie Sanders calls Trump's war in Iran illegal and unconstitutional". First published: 2026-10-07. Last updated: 2026-10-07. https://disputeindex.com/events/4987-sen-bernie-sanders-said-in-a-february-28