Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) came out in support of the joint U.S. and Israeli attack on the Islamist Iranian regime Saturday.
Two hours after President Donald Trump issued an overnight statement announcing the attack on the Iranian regime, Fetterman posted his support, “”Operation Epic Fury. President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real peace in the region. God bless the United States, our great military, and Israel.”
Operation Epic Fury.
President Trump has been willing to do what’s right and necessary to produce real peace in the region.
God bless the United States, our great military, and Israel.
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) February 28, 2026
Fetterman followed later Saturday morning with a statement breaking with his fellow Senate Democrats, saying he is a “hard no” on a War Powers Resolution that would block Trump’s use of the military against Iran, “Committed Democrat here. I’m a hard no. My vote is Operation Epic Fury.”
Committed Democrat here.
I’m a hard no.
My vote is Operation Epic Fury.
pic.twitter.com/VTiFcWbzqG
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) February 28, 2026
Excerpt from the Axios report Fetterman responded to:
Democrats on Saturday urged Congress to quickly vote on war powers resolutions after the Trump administration launched overnight strikes on Iran.
Why it matters: President Trump launched the strikes without approval from Congress, triggering backlash from Democrats and one Republican.
…What they’re saying: “The Senate should immediately return to session and vote on my War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against Iran,” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement.
“Every single Senator needs to go on the record about this dangerous, unnecessary, and idiotic action,” he added. Kaine had been planning to force a vote on his war powers resolution next week.
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) echoed Kaine’s calls, telling CNN on Saturday morning: “We should have Congress immediately go back into session for the War Powers vote to reassert the American people’s will, which, again, they don’t want to be at war. So I’m ready to go right back to the Senate today.”
The House is not expected to return until Wednesday, and the Senate will return on Monday.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced on Thursday he would force a Senate vote next week on his War Powers Resolution blocking Trump from attacking Iran (excerpt):
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), announced that they will force a vote in the coming days on their War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran is explicitly authorized by Congress. It would not prevent the U.S. from defending itself or Israel from an Iranian attack. The War Powers Resolution is privileged; it was introduced on January 29 and may be called up for a vote on the Senate floor.
In the House, Democrat Ro Khana (CA) and Republican Thomas Massie (KY) are also pushing a War Powers Resolution vote (Axios excerpt):
House Democratic leadership on Thursday announced plans to force a vote next week on a resolution that would require President Trump to seek congressional authorization to use military force in Iran.
Why it matters: The vote has a chance to pass in the House, with even some House Republicans expressing opposition as the White House inches closer to a potential major war in the Middle East.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a staunch anti-interventionist, is leading the war powers effort with progressive Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).
In a morning interview on Fox & Friends, Fetterman spoke at length about his support for the attack:
Key video clip excerpt:
FETTERMAN: “I might be a Democrat, but in this specific case the president’s absolute correct to do these kinds of actions.” pic.twitter.com/XIbYrk4vYQ
— Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) February 28, 2026
Complete interview:
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