Dexter Calls on Congress to Reconvene, Urges Trump to Stand Down

April 7, 2026 Press Release PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s threats that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if a deal is not reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Dexter also held a press conference with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) urging Congress to reconvene and pass a War Powers Resolution. “I have been on the phone all day with any Republican willing to listen, urging them to use their power to back Trump away from his threats of mass death. Every single person around Trump has a duty to act. Whether it is his Cabinet invoking the 25th Amendment, those in his chain of command refusing unlawful orders, or Republicans using every ounce of leverage available. “Our humanity must come before partisan politics. This is a moment to do everything in our power to stop the mass destruction of a country of more than 90 million people.” On Sunday, Dexter voiced support for invoking the 25 th Amendment and remove Trump from office. Dexter is a cosponsor and voted in favor of the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution , legislation directing the President to terminate unauthorized hostilities against Iran. ###