Gabbard Says She Checked Her Personal' Views At the Door' When Asked If Trump's Iran War Is Constitutional

"President Trump has committed an illegal and unconstitutional act of war, pushing our nation headlong into a war with Iran without any authorization from Congress—a war that would be so costly and devastating it would make our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan look like a picnic."

"On February 28th, 2026, the Trump administration, under which you are the president's principal intelligence advisor, launched an illegal, unconstitutional act of war pushing our nation headlong into a war with Iran without any authorization from Congress. This war has already been costly and devastating. Thirteen American service members have lost their lives, including Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marsden from my home of Sacramento, California."

"The Pentagon reported that the first six days of Operation Epic Fury cost $11.3 billion. That averages almost $2 billion per day. That was the first six days, and now we're in the 19th day of this war. That's ballooned into a regional conflict, putting the lives of Americans and our allies throughout the Middle East in danger."

During a House Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) confronted Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about the Trump administration's military operations in Iran. Bera characterized the operations as an illegal and unconstitutional act of war conducted without congressional authorization. He detailed the human and financial costs: thirteen American service members killed, approximately 200 wounded, and $11.3 billion spent in the first six days of Operation Epic Fury, averaging nearly $2 billion daily. Bera specifically mentioned Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marsden from Sacramento among the casualties. He questioned whether Gabbard, serving as the president's principal intelligence advisor, still believes strikes against Iran without congressional authorization constitute illegal and unconstitutional acts of war. Gabbard acknowledged the heavy cost of war.

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