State officials react to President Trump confirming Iran airstrikes

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana officials are weighing in after President Donald Trump confirmed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a major escalation in Middle East tensions.

President Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. struck three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel’s campaign to cripple Iran’s nuclear program. Iran has not officially confirmed the strikes, though its state-run news agency reported attacks on the Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz sites.

“Once again, we find ourselves on the brink of war—launched not by Congressional consensus, but by executive proclamation. President Trump’s unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—no matter how provocative the target—constitute a clear violation of Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, which gives Congress—not the President—the sole authority to declare war.

Let me be clear: I strongly oppose Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The international community must remain vigilant and united in preventing nuclear proliferation. But even in moments of great tension, we cannot abandon the bedrock principles of our democracy.

Launching military attacks without Congressional authorization not only endangers global stability—it undermines the very Constitution we are sworn to uphold. We cannot preserve peace abroad while shredding our founding document at home.

Now is the time for measured diplomacy, not impulsive escalation. We must demand answers. We must restore balance. And we must recommit to the rule of law—even when it’s inconvenient.

The American people deserve transparency, accountability, and leadership that honors both our national security and our democratic values.”

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