President Trump fired back hard at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after she demanded his impeachment over recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The clash underscores the widening rift between Trump’s America First doctrine and the radical left’s push to curb presidential war powers.
Trump Orders Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
President Donald Trump has authorized military strikes against Iran’s three main nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, declaring the operation “a spectacular military success.” The comprehensive attack involved six bunker-buster bombs and 30 Tomahawk missiles delivered by B-2 bombers, with Trump claiming the targets were “completely and totally obliterated.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the decision, stating, “History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world’s most dangerous regime the world’s most dangerous weapons.” U.S. officials have clarified that while the strikes aimed to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities, they were not intended to trigger regime change.
AOC calls to impeach President Trump after bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. pic.twitter.com/9WKWBBSw9p
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 22, 2025
AOC Calls for Impeachment, Trump Responds
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez quickly condemned the military action, declaring, “The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.” She further asserted that Trump “has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations” and called the strikes “absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
President Trump responded forcefully to Ocasio-Cortez’s impeachment demands through a statement on Truth Social, calling her “Stupid AOC” and “one of the ‘dumbest’ people in Congress.” He referenced previous impeachment attempts by Democrats and challenged the congresswoman to focus on her district and primary challenges before considering action against him.
The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.
He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.
It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 22, 2025
Fetterman Breaks with Progressive Democrats
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has publicly rejected Ocasio-Cortez’s impeachment push, creating a notable split within Democratic ranks. When asked if Trump’s actions constituted an impeachable offense, Fetterman responded plainly, “Of course, no, she knows it. I know it. We all know it.”
Fetterman, a pro-Israel Democrat, has consistently advocated for action against Iran’s nuclear program and viewed the strikes as a limited military exercise rather than an unconstitutional act. Democratic leadership has criticized Trump for not consulting Congress but has generally stopped short of supporting impeachment proceedings, indicating a strategic divide in how to respond to the president’s military decisions.
The situation has further escalated with Iran launching missiles at America’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, though reports indicate they were successfully intercepted. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the strikes a “dangerous escalation,” while Republican Thomas Massie joined some Democrats in questioning the constitutionality of the president’s actions without congressional authorization.