Democrats Condemn Trump Threat to End ‘Whole Civilization’
Senator Chuck Schumer led a group of senior Democrats in warning that targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure would constitute a war crime.
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Senator Chuck Schumer led a group of senior Democrats in warning that targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure would constitute a war crime.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Congressional Democrats are condemning President Trump's threat to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, with several members calling for impeachment or the invocation of the 25th Amendment.
Top Democrat on Foreign Affairs
Joint statement signatory
Called for 25th Amendment invocation
Joint statement signatory
Called for impeachment
Outlets across the spectrum highlight Senator Schumer’s push for a War Powers Resolution following President Trump’s threats against Iran. While Reuters focuses on the legislative effort to reassert congressional authority, Fox News and other right-leaning sources emphasize internal Democratic friction, specifically Senator John Fetterman’s decision to break ranks.
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