Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who continues to be the only sane Democratic senator, has announced his support for Operation Epic Fury and blasted Democrats and other critics who have said President Trump is needlessly endangering American lives in this operation.
In an initial post on X, the senator wrote, "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.
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) February 28, 2026
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.
Later in an interview on Fox News, the senator said President Trump had made the right decision. He argued that the president’s military strikes have consistently produced greater stability than prolonged negotiations, an approach that Democrats and some Republicans continue to favor.
🚨Dem Sen. John Fetterman breaks with his party, shames those opposing the strikes on Iran.
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 28, 2026
“I am proud to stand with our military and Israel through this.”pic.twitter.com/yNtPEOimPZ
To "Actually create real peace, you have to do these kinds of actions just like happened, just like last year, too, when they, they to destroy their nuclear facilities, you know, sometimes peace is possible after these kinds of steps. And that's why I support those things," Fetterman said. "And, you know, I listened to my colleague from South Carolina earlier, and I even had the option, I mean, to talk to him before the State of the Union speech, and I did as well. So I fully support these kinds of things. And I'm proud to stand with our military and Israel through this. And that's what's the right thing."
Fetterman was then asked specifically about Rep. Thomas Massie, who blasted the operation as an act of war not authorized by Congress.
"Well, that's bizarre," he said.
You know, I'd like to remind my colleague over in the House that Iran massacred 30,000 of their own people right now. This war is not about the Iranian people. It's about this poisonous regime. And that's why I'm proud to stand with our military. I'm proud to stand with Israel, too. I might be a Democrat, but in this specific case, the president is absolutely correct to do these kinds of actions. And now we have Israel's back. And now that's why it's entirely the path for peace in that region. How many treaties, how much negotiation? I never thought they would work. Iran has only ever responded to these kinds of things. And now here we are right now, and they have the opportunity, real peace, and to change their way, committed to trying to destroy Israel and destabilizing the entire region.
🚨 BREAKING: Sen. John Fetterman FIRES BACK at Rep. Thomas Massie vehemently opposing President Trump's strikes on Iran
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 28, 2026
"That's BIZARRE. I'd like to remind my colleague over in the House that Iran massacred 30,000 of their own people!" pic.twitter.com/vV2d8dHDuz
This comes as several Democratic leaders have condemned the president’s operation and introduced a War Powers Resolution to block further strikes. The measure is widely expected to fail, with Sen. John Fetterman saying he would be a firm “no” vote.
🚨 BREAKING — FETTERMAN SIDES WITH TRUMP: Tells fellow Democrats to PlSS OFF
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 28, 2026
He’s NOT supporting their War Power Resolution to limit Trump’s ability to conduct strikes against Iran. pic.twitter.com/ShzWgdXjuE
I am opposed to this War.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 28, 2026
This is not “America First.”
When Congress reconvenes, I will work with @RepRoKhanna to force a Congressional vote on war with Iran.
The Constitution requires a vote, and your Representative needs to be on record as opposing or supporting this war.
The corrupt and repressive Iranian regime must never have nuclear weapons. The leadership of Iran must go. But that does not justify the President of the United States engaging in an illegal, dangerous war that will risk the lives of our American service members and our friends…
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) February 28, 2026
Donald Trump promised to keep America out of costly and endless foreign wars.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) February 28, 2026
He is now doing the exact opposite in the Middle East.
Congress must vote on a War Powers resolution immediately. pic.twitter.com/MLrFZa5wtP
My statement on President Trump’s strikes on Iran: pic.twitter.com/r8SpFt0idH
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 28, 2026
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