02.03.2026 11:12
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders harshly criticized President Donald Trump over the ongoing war in Iran. Sanders stated, "Trump says we need to attack Iran and that 'we cannot allow them to have nuclear weapons.' Really? Wasn't he the same president who said last June that 'Iran's nuclear facilities were destroyed'? Vietnam. Iraq. Iran. Another lie. Another war."
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues, US Senator Bernie Sanders has made harsh criticisms of President Donald Trump. Sanders questioned the justification for a new war by recalling Trump's military rhetoric towards Iran and past statements.
"REALLY?" Referring to Trump's words, "We need to attack Iran, we cannot allow them to have nuclear weapons," Sanders used the phrase "Really?"
The senator argued that there is a contradiction with the current justification for military intervention by recalling that Trump said last June, "Iran's nuclear facilities have been destroyed."
US Senator Bernie Sanders. "VIETNAM. IRAQ. IRAN." In his statement, Sanders harshly criticized the Washington administration with the words "Vietnam. Iraq. Iran. Another lie. Another war..." referring to the US's past military interventions.
The Democratic senator argued that the US should not be dragged into a new and prolonged war in the Middle East, sending a message that Congress needs to intervene.
TENSION IN DOMESTIC POLITICS WHILE WAR CONTINUES While the Trump administration continues operations against Iran, the scope and legal basis of the war remain a topic of debate in Washington. The Republican side supports the operations, while some Democratic figures question the justification and strategic objectives of the military intervention.
Sanders' statements indicate that the war has become a contentious topic not only on the battlefield but also in US domestic politics.