Congressional Democrats issued urgent appeals to Republicans on Tuesday as President Trump set an 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned lawmakers must act immediately to prevent what he called a reckless march toward World War III.
Trump’s Ultimatum Sparks Bipartisan Alarm
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran must do something “revolutionarily wonderful” or “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The president threatened to target Iran’s electrical infrastructure and bridges, calling Tuesday “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day.” He previously stated the conflict that began with a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on February 28 would end 47 years of Iranian corruption and death. Iran rejected U.S. peace proposals, stating it refuses negotiations under military threats or illegal sanctions.
Republican Support Fractures Over Conflict
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene broke ranks dramatically, calling for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment. She declared that killing an entire civilization represents evil and madness, noting no bombs had struck American soil. Republican lawmakers increasingly question the administration’s handling of the conflict. Senator John Curtis suggested Congress should intervene if fighting extends past 60 days. Some GOP members opposed the Pentagon’s funding request for Iran operations, while others rejected deploying ground troops despite Trump leaving that option open Sunday.
Democrats Push War Powers Challenge
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Trump of being extremely sick and warned every Republican who refuses to vote against the conflict owns whatever consequences follow. Jeffries called on Republicans to prioritize patriotic duty over party loyalty. House members plan to introduce another war powers resolution, though the number of Republicans willing to support reining in presidential authority remains uncertain. The growing bipartisan unease reflects concerns about escalation without clear objectives or congressional authorization for extended military operations against Iran.
Iran blinked (or pretended to blink). I assign Iran zero credibility for negotiating in good faith. They think they are “buying time”, of three weeks. Guess who will be refueling, reloading, rotating squadrons, and verifying targets. As in Genesis, the sky will open, and destruction will pour down, upon the cities of the wicked. This time, it’s FIRE.