US strikes Iran: Wisconsin political figures react to attack

MILWAUKEE - The U.S. and Israel conducted military strikes across Iran, killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The strikes came after the U.S. warned for weeks about Iran's nuclear weapons program and clashes between protesters and the country's government. Iran retaliated, firing drones and missiles into Israel and American targets.

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A number of Wisconsin's political leaders and organizations have issued statements in response to the attack in Iran. This list will be updated as FOX6 News receives additional reaction.

U.S. Rep Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin's 4th District)

"I object to this lawless military operation in Iran. The Administration’s decision to pursue these operations without congressional authorization again demonstrates Trump’s inability to engage in diplomacy and respect Congress as a co-equal branch of government.

"Bombs are not a substitute for long-term strategy and diplomacy. As evident in June’s strikes, dropping bombs in Iran did not yield results or halt their nuclear ambitions, and will not produce those outcomes now.

"But now founding members of the ‘Board of Peace’ are bombing the Iranian people, who have already suffered so much at the hands of their government.

"In authorizing these strikes without Congress, the candidate who campaigned on peace is now bent on starting wars. Congress should have acted after the first ill-advised attack. Speaker Johnson must allow a vote on the War Powers Resolution to stop another forever war."

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wisconsin's 1st District)

"Let us all join in praying for our troops participating in Operation Epic Fury and those around the globe. God bless them and the United States of America."

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin)

"My whole career, I have been steadfast in the belief that doing the hard work of diplomacy is the answer, not war. I believed that when I voted against a war in Iraq and I believe it today. Iran poses a real threat and one we need to take head on, but getting into another endless war is not the answer.

"President Trump illegally bombed Iran, totally disregarding the Constitution, putting American troops in harm’s way, and starting another war in the Middle East with no end in sight. The Constitution is clear: if the President wants to start a war, Congress – elected by the people – needs to sign off on it. The Senate needs to come back immediately to vote on this President’s senseless and illegal bombings– I know where I stand.

"Have we learned nothing from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Doubling down with another open-ended war without realistic goals or a strategy to win is not only foolish, but also recklessly puts Wisconsin’s sons and daughters at risk.

"President Trump pledged to the American people that he would not get involved in another foreign war, and this is yet another broken promise from this President. The President needs to listen to the people he represents: Americans want fewer foreign wars and more focus on them and their everyday struggles."

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin)

"May God bless and protect our troops as they attempt to liberate the long suffering people of Iran."

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin

"This conflict highlights President Trump’s hypocritical campaign promises to peace.

"Libertarians have long warned against the imperial entanglements that drain the future of working Americans to serve globalist crusades and foreign powers. Starting a war with Iran would be the ultimate expression of this poison: an unnecessary, unconstitutional adventure sold under the guise of "national security" but transparently designed to fight Israel’s battles on Washington’s dime. No American blood should be spilled, no trillions more borrowed and inflated away, for Jerusalem’s ambitions."

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The Source: FOX6 News compiled reaction from local political leaders. Information related to the strikes is from LiveNOW from FOX and FOX News.

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