Speaker Johnson Crushes Democrat Plot to Hand Iran a Victory
House Speaker Mike Johnson just delivered a brutal takedown of Democrats’ reckless push for a War Powers Resolution that would tie President Trump’s hands in the middle of decisive strikes against the Iranian regime.
In a powerful clip that’s making the rounds, Johnson didn’t mince words:
“The IDEA some members would play along with that plays RIGHT into the hands of the enemy! I believe we have the votes to defeat it!”
He doubled down, calling the move dangerous:
“IMAGINE Congress voting to tell the Commander-in-Chief he can no longer complete this mission! That would be a VERY dangerous thing. Iran is firing almost indiscriminately!”
While American forces—backed by Israel—have already obliterated key Iranian threats, destroyed warships, and hammered over 1,000 targets, some Democrats (and a handful of squishy Republicans) are trying to force a vote that would force Trump to stand down unless Congress green-lights every move.
Johnson made it crystal clear: handcuffing the president now would embolden Tehran at the worst possible moment. Republicans hold the line—and the votes—to kill this betrayal before it gains traction.
America is finally hitting back hard against decades of Iranian terrorism, proxy attacks, and nuclear brinkmanship. The last thing our troops need is politicians in Washington signaling weakness to the mullahs.
The War Powers stunt must fail. Full steam ahead for victory—America First, no apologies.