La. GOP supports Trump on Iran
Staff report
Louisiana’s Republican federal lawmakers strongly supported President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize U.S. bombing at Iranian nuclear sites. The lone Democrat representing this area expressed reservations.
Here is a sampling of their reaction.
•U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., reacted to Monday’s announcement of a ceasefire:
“The American People want peace!!” Cassidy said on X “A ceasefire is great news. Congratulations to all involved who worked to achieve this.”
After the weekend bombing decision:
“Iran’s nuclear program is a threat to peace and stability. Peace must remain the goal.”
•From U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.
“President Trump and America’s military executed a flawless operation against Iran’s nuclear weapon program, which every fair-minded person must hope has been destroyed. Now is the time for Iran’s political leadership to accept the reality that it cannot have a nuclear weapon, and to negotiate in good faith.”
•From U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, who posted a photo of a B-2 stealth bomber on his X account:
“Excuse me, nasty jihadist terrorists of the world, but are we crystal clear now?…”
•From U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans:
“Once again, we find ourselves on the brink of war—launched not by Congressional consensus, but by executive proclamation. President Trump’s unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—no matter how provocative the target—constitute a clear violation Once again, we find ourselves on the brink of war—launched not by Congressional consensus, but by executive proclamation. President Trump’s unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—no matter how provocative the target—constitute a clear violation of Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, which gives Congress—not the President—the sole authority to declare war.
“Let me be clear: I strongly oppose Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The international community must remain vigilant and united in preventing nuclear proliferation. But even in moments of great tension, we cannot abandon the bedrock principles of our democracy.”
•From House speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
“The President made the right call, and did what he needed to do. Leaders in Congress were aware of the urgency of this situation and the Commander-in-Chief evaluated that the imminent danger outweighed the time it would take for Congress to act. The world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, which chants ‘Death to America,’ simply could not be allowed the opportunity to obtain and use nuclear weapons. The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.”