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Sen. John Fetterman stunned the usual Washington script this weekend by publicly praising the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and thanking President Trump for taking decisive action that many in his party refuse to endorse. In an era when Democrats reflexively side with process over protection, Fetterman’s blunt support sends a message: strength, not appeasement, is the path to peace for Americans and our allies.
Reports say the strikes—applauded by Fetterman—hit high-value targets in Tehran, including sites linked to Iran’s leadership and nuclear program, while President Trump urged the Iranian people to seize their moment and overthrow a murderous regime. That combination of precision military pressure and moral clarity is what keeps nuclear weapons out of the hands of theocrats who fund terror across the globe.
It’s frankly bizarre to watch the Democratic establishment rush to condemn these actions as reckless or illegal while ignoring decades of Iranian aggression and nuclear ambition. Fetterman broke ranks with that chorus, proving that patriotism can transcend party lines and that cowardice is not a winning strategy when an enemy threatens America and our friends.
Meanwhile, some in Congress immediately pivoted to political theater, demanding war powers votes and posturing about legality rather than stopping Iran from getting the bomb. These procedural theatrics from Democrats like Tim Kaine only expose their priorities: optics over outcomes, delay over defense, and moral equivalence instead of solidarity with the brave Iranians risking everything for freedom.
Let’s remember what’s at stake: Iran remains the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and has been enriching uranium to dangerous levels while brutally suppressing its own people’s protests. Americans who care about peace should back measures that degrade Tehran’s capacity to build weapons and empower the Iranian people who are crying out for liberation.
Conservatives should salute Fetterman for putting country before caucus and call on other wavering Democrats to do the same. When bipartisan resolve forms around defending liberty and keeping nukes out of hostile hands, that’s a moment to rally, not retreat.
If Democrats prefer to side with coddling tyrants and procedural grandstanding, they should be prepared to face voters who value strength, clarity, and the safety of our troops and allies. America’s security isn’t a partisan debating point—it’s the responsibility of every leader sworn to protect the republic.
