Florida and Georgia lawmakers react as U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Congressional reactions to President Donald Trump’s military strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites revealed strong support from local Republicans on 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 prompted swift responses from lawmakers across the political spectrum.

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.

Representative Aaron Bean from Florida District 4 said “The rogue Iranian regime has murdered American soldiers and been the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism for decades. Peace through strength is a strategy that works. God bless our brave American troops and God bless the USA!”

Florida District 6 Representative Randy Fine shared this on X saying “Bombs away:

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

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