Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the 100-day military conflict involving Iran was an “illegal war” under President Donald Trump, as Democrats intensified criticism over casualties, rising costs and the lack of congressional authorization.
Democrats Escalate Claims Over ‘Illegal War’
On Sunday, Schumer posted on X that it has been “100 days of Trump’s illegal war,” adding that Senate Democrats have given Republicans “8 times” to vote to end the conflict but have been unsuccessful.
“How much longer do prices have to rise and families of service members have to wait for Republican Senators to grow a spine?” he wrote.
Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) described the situation as a “reckless war of choice” and called on the Republican-controlled Senate to advance a war powers resolution to stop the conflict.
Ro Khanna labeled the war “immoral, illegal, and unstrategic,” arguing that Iran’s regime remains largely unchanged while U.S. gas and food prices have surged.
He also said he and Rep. Thomas Massie led a War Powers Resolution that passed in the House.
Adam Schiff (D-Calif) said the war has resulted in 13 U.S. servicemember deaths and civilian casualties, including children, and warned it is driving higher prices globally and in the U.S. He said the conflict has gone on “100 days too many.”
US-Iran Conflict Escalates
Last week, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance sites after downing drones near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a three-month conflict that heightened concerns over global oil supplies and regional stability.
The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones before targeting radar facilities in strategic locations overlooking the vital shipping route.
Officials said the drones were believed to be aimed at maritime traffic.
Separately, economist Peter Schiff argued the conflict could help President Trump deflect inflation concerns, calling it a “perfect scapegoat” ahead of elections.
The escalation raised renewed worries that continued instability could drive up oil prices and increase costs for consumers and businesses globally.
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