Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran

SCHAUMBURG, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Oversight Committee, issued the following statement:

"By ignoring the limits of his own constitutional power, Donald Trump is risking the lives of Americans in an unauthorized war with no end in sight.

It's clear - the American people do not want war. The President's reckless decision to strike Iran puts our service members in harm's way, jeopardizes regional stability, and risks drawing the United States into yet another forever conflict. By calling this action a war, the President has made clear that he has once again overstepped his authority. The power to go to war is reserved for Congress and Congress alone. As such, I will be voting in support of the War Powers Resolution to rein in this unaccountable President.

In the meantime, I am praying for the safety of our service members."