DeSantis, Florida and federal lawmakers react to President Trump’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Reactions from Florida and federal lawmakers continue to pour in after President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday night.

Iran’s nuclear agency on Sunday confirmed attacks took place on its Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz atomic sites.

The move marked a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, and lawmakers have offered reactions ranging from unwavering support to some calling for President Trump’s impeachment.

On Sunday, Governor Ron DeSantis posted to social media supporting the president’s actions, noting that they align with this message that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.”

Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis echoed the governor’s sentiment, saying, “Today, the world is safer because of bold leadership and the courage and precision of our men and women in uniform—whose service we cannot thank enough."

Florida Senator Rick Scott backed the president’s decision, praising the administration’s show of force. “The United States and the world are a safer place without Iran possessing a nuclear weapon,” Scott said on social media, characterizing the strikes as “peace through strength.”

Fellow Florida Senator Ashley Moody, the former Attorney General, also weighed in saying “This is a solemn and important moment for security and peace. We stand with and pray for our President, the service members who carried out this mission, and the people affected by this conflict.”

Congressman John Rutherford expressed full support for the military action, stating the president had given Iran multiple opportunities for peaceful resolution.

I am fully behind President Trump and our Armed Forces in this action of self defense, which precludes any need for an Authorization for Use of Military Force. (AUMF) The President gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal for peace to end this long conflict, but they refused.

This is what peace through strength looks like. The world is safer without the threat of a Nuclear Bomb in the hands of an Iranian Regime. 

FL Congressman John Rutherford (District 5)

Southeast Georgia Representative Buddy Carter aligned with fellow Republicans, posting his support for the president and acknowledging the military personnel involved. “Thank you to the brave troops who defended us and our ally, Israel,” Carter said on X.

Florida District 6 Representative Randy Fine shared this on X saying, “Bombs away.”

But not all Republicans were in agreement, with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia writing, “Personally I don’t want to see any foreign wars and I have always voted no to America paying for them or fighting in them.”

On the National stage, Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania voiced his support for the action. He called it the “correct move.”

However, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries released a statement calling Trump’s actions misleading and unconstitutional.

New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a different point of view, suggesting possible impeachment.