ATLANTA (June 26, 2025) — Today, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur) released a statement regarding the U.S.’ recent military involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran:
“By authorizing the United States military to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities without seeking congressional approval, President Trump has continued his pattern of acting as though he were a king, unanswerable to the people. All sitting presidents must adhere to our Constitution. Suppose this conflict escalates further due to this decision. In that case, I expect our current leader to follow the law and inform Congress before sending our sons and daughters into danger of this magnitude. Members of Congress cannot continue to allow President Trump to avoid accountability for his belligerent behavior.
Although Trump’s decision to order the attack was irresponsible, our brave service members completed their operation with the courage and heroism characteristic of the U.S. military. We can only pray that they were successful in eliminating Iran’s illicit nuclear program. We must continue to work with our allies, including Israel, to prevent Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear arsenal. The safety of all Georgians depends on it.”
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Sen. Emanuel Jones represents the 10th Senate District, which includes a portion of DeKalb County. He may be reached at 404.656.0502 or via email at emanuel.jones@senate.ga.gov.
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