Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration’s Strikes on Iran

Washington, D.C., February 28, 2026

Fairfax, VA – Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and Homeland Security, and the subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s strikes on Iran.

“The American people want and need affordable health care and lower grocery prices, not another war in the Middle East that risks the lives of young Americans.

I condemn the Iranian regime’s repression, hostility toward its neighbors, support for terrorism around the world, and ambitions to develop nuclear weapons. But the President has presented no evidence of an imminent threat to the United States and no plan to prevent escalation.

Once again, President Trump has ignored the Constitution and engaged in an act of war without Congressional authorization. Both the House and Senate should convene immediately to debate and pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this out of control President and remove the United States from hostilities in Iran.

Today, we pray for our brave men and women in uniform and for all in harm’s way.”

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