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WASHINGTON – U.S Former Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticized the Trump administration over its recent military operations in Iran, accusing the President of pulling the United States into what she described as a “dangerous and unnecessary gamble.”
Her remarks were contained in a statement released on Saturday and shared on the social media platform X, signaling an intensified wave of political backlash following the latest U.S. airstrikes.
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Harris, who served as Vice President from 2021 to 2025, positioned herself as a leading voice against what she characterized as a “regime-change war,” arguing that such action does not have the backing of the American public.
“Donald Trump is dragging the United States into a war the American people do not want,” Harris stated.
“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,” she added.
The former Vice President’s criticism centered on the President’s leadership style and past campaign pledges. She maintained that the current military escalation runs counter to the non-interventionist stance Trump promoted during his campaign to return to the White House.
“During the campaign, Donald Trump promised to end wars rather than start them. It was a lie,” Harris asserted.
Harris also raised constitutional issues surrounding the authorization of military force. She urged Congress to exercise its oversight authority to prevent further escalation, pointing out that the President had not obtained formal congressional approval before launching the strikes.
“Under the Constitution of the United States, the President must receive authorization from Congress to enter a war.
“But even if he had, that does not change the fact this action is unwise, unjustified, and not supported by the American people,” the statement continued.
Addressing the potential human toll, Harris underscored concerns about U.S. service members, especially as the administration has acknowledged the possibility of American casualties.
She stressed the importance of calm and measured leadership at the highest level.
“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.
As of now, the White House has not issued an official response to the former Vice President’s comments.
