Harris Slams Trump Over Iran Strikes, Warns of ‘Dangerous Gamble

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran, accusing the President of leading the United States into a “dangerous and unnecessary gamble” without the backing of the American people.

In a statement issued Saturday on the X platform, Harris sharply escalated political opposition to the recent US strikes, positioning herself as a leading voice against what she termed a “regime-change war.”

“Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want,” Harris wrote. “Let me be clear: I am opposed to a regime-change war in Iran, and our troops are being put in harm’s way for the sake of Trump’s war of choice.”

‘Recklessness Dressed Up as Resolve’

The former Vice President’s critique focused on Trump’s temperament and his previous campaign promises, arguing that the current escalation contradicts the non-interventionist rhetoric he employed during his return to the White House.

“What we are witnessing is not strength. It is recklessness dressed up as resolve,” Harris stated. “During the campaign, Donald Trump promised to end wars rather than start them. It was a lie.”

Constitutional Concerns

Harris raised significant constitutional questions regarding the authorization of military force, calling on Congress to exercise its oversight powers to prevent further escalation. She noted that the President had not received a formal mandate for the strikes.

“Under the Constitution of the United States, the President must receive authorization from Congress to enter a war,” her statement continued. “But even if he had, that does not change the fact this action is unwise, unjustified, and not supported by the American people.”

Human Cost

The statement also addressed the potential human cost of the conflict. With the administration acknowledging the possibility of US casualties, Harris emphasized the need for “steadiness and discipline” at the highest levels of command.

“Our troops deserve a Commander-in-Chief who approaches decisions on matters of war and peace with the same steadiness and discipline our troops show every day,” she concluded.

The White House has not yet issued a formal response to the former Vice President’s remarks.