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Ocasio-Cortez Calls Trump’s Strikes Grounds for Impeachment

6/27/2025

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Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Strikes

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fiercely condemned President Trump's military strikes on Iran, labeling them unconstitutional and grounds for impeachment. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries voiced unease over the absence of congressional consultation, reflecting the party's internal rifts on military action and the complex dynamics of support for Israel.

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Pelosi Dismisses Impeachment

In a decisive move, House Democrats, spearheaded by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, overwhelmingly voted 344-79 to dismiss an impeachment resolution against President Trump. Introduced by Rep. Al Green, the resolution claimed Trump breached the War Powers Act with recent airstrikes on Iran. Despite backing from some progressives, the Democratic leadership stood firm against the impeachment push.

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Ocasio-Cortez Condemns Strikes

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fiercely condemned President Trump's military strikes on Iran, labeling them unconstitutional and grounds for impeachment. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries voiced unease over the absence of congressional consultation, reflecting the party's internal rifts on military action and the complex dynamics of support for Israel.

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