GOP celebrates Israel-Iran ceasefire as Dems appear to withhold congratulations
President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Iran and Israel have reached a ceasefire less than two days after the United States struck the Muslim country’s nuclear enrichment sites. The news of the ceasefire was met with widespread congratulations from Republican lawmakers, while Democrats appeared to withhold their praise initially.
In his announcement on Truth Social, President Trump declared, “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered ENDED!” This historic agreement comes after the United States’ military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Republican lawmakers wasted no time in expressing their support and admiration for President Trump’s role in achieving the ceasefire. Many took to social media and news outlets to commend his negotiating skills and leadership. Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee called Trump the “greatest foreign policy mastermind in American history” and urged for him to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson praised Trump for achieving peace through strength, while Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina credited the president for making the world a safer place.
Representative Marlin Stutzman of Indiana emphasized the significance of the ceasefire and the message it sent to Iran and the rest of the world. He highlighted the president’s willingness to negotiate while also making it clear that there would be consequences for those who refuse to engage in diplomacy. Vice President J.D. Vance echoed these sentiments, stating that the ceasefire marked a crucial reset for the entire region.
In contrast, Democrats appeared to be more cautious in their response to the ceasefire. A Fox News Digital analysis revealed that Democratic congressional leaders had not yet issued congratulatory messages as of Monday evening. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York expressed concerns about the legality and constitutionality of the war, pointing out that the president had unilaterally engaged the United States in conflict without congressional approval.
Despite the initial reservations from some Democrats, Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who had been advocating for congressional approval before military action against Iran, indicated that he would not push for his resolution in light of the ceasefire. He stated that the decision now rested with Democratic leadership, and he would wait to see how the situation unfolded.
Overall, the ceasefire between Iran and Israel has been met with a mix of praise and caution from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The coming days will be crucial in determining the long-term implications of this historic agreement and its impact on the region.
