Rep. Peters Statement on Trump’s Threat to Iran

April 7, 2026 San Diego, CA — Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after President Trump posted on social media that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if an agreement is not reached to end the conflict with Iran. "This crossed a serious line. Suggesting action to wipe out Iran is not only a war crime and unconstitutional, but reflects the kind of erratic, dangerous behavior for which the 25th Amendment was written. Foreign policy through impulsive, unplanned tweets is detached from strategy and reality. Yet Trump has continued to jeopardize a global order that has helped sustain American safety and prosperity for 80 years. It’s time for Republican leadership to bring Congress back to Washington and immediately vote to reassert its constitutional war powers.” ###