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Public disputes concerning political parties, public officials, institutions, political conduct, and governance in the United States.
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5 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026
5 matching statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026
5 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: October 5, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 5, 2026
Role at the time: Republican U.S. senator from Ohio
Response to this claim
Anthropic's catastrophic AI-risk warnings are hypocritical while the company seeks public investment through a planned IPO.
“I do not understand how you can ask them to invest their hard-earned savings in Anthropic’s continued development while warning those same Americans that your product could ultimately lead to their extinction.”
Moreno criticizes catastrophic-risk rhetoric alongside a prospective public offering. The IPO timing, valuation and revenue multiple are claims in his letter. He also acknowledges AI risks and argues for innovation and security responses.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)He condemns Anthropic's public catastrophe messaging alongside its commercial plans, the conduct at issue in this case.
4 published statements. Dates: February 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026
4 statements on this page. Dates: February 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026
Role at the time: Republican U.S. senator from Ohio
Statement summary
Asked about people marking the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day, Moreno calls the idea an insult to Italian Americans and says Columbus cannot be judged by today's standards.
“But look, obviously Columbus, you can't judge a guy from 1492 based on today's standards. I mean, that's just silly.”
TMZ video of a brief interview in which a reporter asks Sen. Bernie Moreno about people celebrating the day as Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The reference point is honoring Christopher Columbus with Columbus Day, as Trump's 2026 proclamation and White House celebration do. Moreno defends celebrating Columbus, calling the alternative an insult to Italian Americans and saying Columbus should not be judged by today's standards, so we labeled it Defended or excused. The closest competing label is Minimized, because he sets aside criticism of Columbus's conduct as a matter of changed standards; it loses because his main point is that the holiday should be kept.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Ohio
Statement summary
Bernie Moreno voted nay on H.Con.Res. 89, a vote against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89: A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 89, a concurrent resolution directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Rejected 49-50 on September 24, 2026. Fetterman was the only Democratic nay; Republicans Collins, Murkowski, Paul and Tillis voted yea; Alsobrooks did not vote.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator, Ohio
Statement summary
Bernie Moreno voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 86, the Senate resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
“On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Official Senate roll call on H.Con.Res. 86, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Agreed to 50-48 on June 23, 2026 — the first Iran war powers resolution to pass both chambers. Republicans Cassidy, Collins, Murkowski and Paul voted yea; Fetterman was the only Democratic nay.
Role at the time: U.S. Senator for Ohio at the statement date.
Statement summary
Moreno supports Trump’s strikes as necessary to eliminate Iran’s threat after negotiations failed.
“I fully support his decision to eliminate the threat once and for all once it became clear there was no other option.”
He says Trump spent months pursuing negotiations and Iran continued rebuilding its nuclear program. He expresses confidence in Trump’s pursuit of peace and offers prayers for troops.
Archived copyVoted against directing the removal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities with Iran, a vote to let U.S. involvement continue without congressional authorization.
A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.
Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Moreno supports Trump’s strikes as necessary to eliminate Iran’s threat after negotiations failed.
