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Senator John Fetterman stunned the predictable chorus of Democratic hand-wringing by telling Fox viewers that Operation Epic Fury was “absolutely necessary” to protect American interests and degrade a mortal threat. His blunt defense of decisive action on the network’s weekend program made clear he was putting national security before partisan scoring.
Fetterman didn’t cloak his position in hedged talking points; he openly questioned how anyone could fail to celebrate the removal of murderous Iranian leaders and said he would choose country over party. That kind of plainspoken patriotism is rare in today’s Senate, where too many Democrats reflexively side with performative outrage instead of backing real measures that keep Americans safe.
The strikes, carried out in coordination with Israel under the banner of Operation Epic Fury, have already reshaped the strategic picture by taking out top elements of Iran’s command structure and dealing a severe blow to its nuclear and missile capabilities. World leaders, intelligence officials, and even some skeptical lawmakers acknowledge the operation’s tangible effects on Iran’s capacity to threaten the region and our homeland.
Yet while our military wrapped up a textbook precision campaign, Washington’s political class left the Department of Homeland Security unfunded amid the crisis — a disgraceful stand-off that has furloughed frontline workers and weakened our domestic shields at the worst possible time. Democrats’ insistence on using DHS appropriations as hostage bargaining chips reeks of cynical politics and puts Americans at needless risk.
Make no mistake: Fetterman’s break from his party deserves credit, not scorn. Conservatives should welcome any public figure who recognizes that a strong America and a secure homeland are nonnegotiable, and we should press every member of Congress to stop the theatrics and pass real funding for our security services immediately. (Opinion)
Critics will howl about civilian losses and demand investigations — and those inquiries should proceed with the utmost transparency and speed so the public can see the facts. But reports already indicate the operation struck legitimate military sites tied to Iran’s war-making apparatus, and American policy must prioritize dismantling regimes that export terror and pursue nuclear weapons rather than indulging moral equivalence.
The choice facing our leaders is stark: stand with those who put the safety of American families first, or keep playing Washington games while enemies regroup. Senator Fetterman sided correctly with the nation; now Congress must follow by funding DHS, backing our troops, and showing the world that America will not be paralyzed by partisan cowardice when the survival of the Republic is at stake.
