Ruben Gallego Slams Trump for Military Strikes on Iran: 'Draft Dodger Will Sacrifice Working-Class Youth'

Senator Ruben Gallego has publicly criticized President Donald Trump for initiating military strikes against Iran, pointing out Trump's history of draft deferments during the Vietnam War. "Draft dodger is willing to sacrifice working-class kids. How charitable of him," Gallego remarked in a recent social media post.

Since the onset of the attacks, Gallego has been vocal online, urging Congress to take action by voting on a War Powers resolution. He believes this is essential to prevent Trump from continuing military operations without legislative approval. "The Senate cannot and should not conduct any votes until we address a War Powers resolution. This war in Iran is wrong, illegal, and not in our interest," he stated in another post. "Americans should not be put in danger for the interests of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Israel."

Gallego also expressed his support for the Iranian people, asserting that they "deserve freedom and dignity." However, he emphasized that the U.S. should not send its military personnel to risk their lives based on the President's decisions. "The regime's actions shouldn't become an excuse for a wider war that punishes civilians and puts our troops at risk," he added.

Currently, the U.S. and Israel are engaged in what has been described as "major combat operations" in Iran, aiming to dismantle its military capabilities and potentially destabilize the theocratic government. Reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes have targeted high-ranking officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with initial assessments suggesting that several key targets have been successfully hit.

In a video released early Saturday, Trump accused Iran of engaging in "mass terror" since the 1979 revolution, declaring that "we're not going to put up with it any longer." He vowed to "destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground," while also promising to ensure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.

Trump further encouraged the Iranian populace to seize control of their government once the military actions cease. "When we are finished, take over your government; it will be yours to take. This will probably be your only chance for generations," he urged.

In response, Iran has retaliated by launching missiles targeting Israel and U.S. military bases across the region, including locations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as a violation of the UN Charter and a "clear crime against international peace and security," asserting that Iran will utilize all its "defensive and military capabilities."