President Donald Trump on Monday sharply rebuked Democratic lawmakers who have faulted his administration’s joint military operation with Israel against Iran’s ruling regime and key military infrastructure, charging that their objections are rooted not in policy differences but in opposition to him personally.

In a message posted to Truth Social, Trump described the coordinated U.S.-Israeli action as “very necessary and important” and argued that many of the same critics would have demanded decisive force if he had chosen not to act.

Trump wrote: “The Radical Left Democrats, a Party that has completely lost its way, are complaining bitterly about the very necessary and important attack, by the United States and Israel, on Iran.

“What most people understand is that they are only complaining BECAUSE I DID IT and, if I didn’t do it, they would be screaming — Why didn’t ‘TRUMP’ attack Iran, he should do it, IMMEDIATELY?

“There’s nothing surprising about this! It’s the same people that the other night at The State of the Union Address wouldn’t stand for ANYBODY, including a mother who lost her beautiful daughter to an illegal alien, a Great and Brave Helicopter Pilot, who got the Congressional Medal of Honor, or a 100-year-old Veteran Warrior whose Bravery is Legend!

“The fact is, whatever I do, they will be on the opposite side. These people are SICK, CRAZY, and DEMENTED, but America, despite them all, is now BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

The president’s remarks come as lawmakers in both chambers of Congress move ahead with proposed war powers resolutions aimed at curbing his ability to authorize additional military action against Iran. Separate measures in the House and Senate are expected to face significant political obstacles before they could become law.

Before the weekend’s U.S.-Israeli strikes began, both resolutions had already been placed on the legislative calendar for debate and votes. With military operations now in progress, questions remain about whether any approved resolution would have an immediate practical effect. Even if Congress were to pass such legislation, Trump would almost certainly veto it.

Some Republicans say they are witnessing limited Democratic backing for the strikes. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., said Monday in an interview with Newsmax that certain Democrats representing competitive districts are expressing support.

“You’re seeing Democrats, some more moderate Democrats in Republican districts, or districts Trump won, actually saying that they support the operation,” he said. “So, I think it’s bipartisan support, not overwhelming bipartisan support, but bipartisan support for what the administration is doing.”

On Sunday, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., publicly endorsed the military action, calling it “entirely appropriate.”

Other Democrats, however, have raised constitutional objections. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who co-sponsored the Senate war powers measure, argued that the administration acted without proper congressional authorization.

“The Constitution says we’re not supposed to be at war without a vote of Congress,” Kaine told NPR on Saturday. “The White House knew that I had a war powers resolution scheduled for vote by the Senate early next week.

“I assume they wanted to try to rush the initiation of an illegal war before Congress had a chance to vote on it.

“This is important. The lives of our troops are at risk. We ought to come back to Washington right away and vote on this.”

In the House, a similar resolution is being advanced by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., indicated Sunday that the chamber could take up the matter as soon as Thursday.

Massie, who has often disagreed with Trump, reiterated his opposition to the military campaign in a post on X.

“I am opposed to this War,” Massie, a frequent Trump critic, wrote Saturday on X. “This is not ‘America First.’ When Congress reconvenes, I will work with @RepRoKhanna to force a Congressional vote on war with Iran. The Constitution requires a vote, and your Representative needs to be on record as opposing or supporting this war.”

Administration officials have continued to defend the operation, saying it was carried out to address threats from Iran’s leadership and to safeguard American interests and regional allies.

{Matzav.com}