San Diego lawmakers split along party lines in reacting to the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities on Sunday, while state law enforcement monitored possible threats.
The Pentagon said a force of seven B-2 stealth bombers flying from Missouri dropped 14 “bunker buster” bombs on three underground sites, while a Navy submarine in the Persian Gulf fired over two dozen Tomahawk missiles. Officials said facilities at Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan suffered “severe damage.”
“Who says @realDonaldTrump’s Iran policy doesn’t dig deep?” said Rep. Darrell Issa on X, referring to the 30,000-pound “Massive Ordinance Penetrators” dropped on the nuclear weapons sites.
Issa, the sole Republican in the San Diego congressional delegation, added that Trump “is showing the world the true meaning of peace through strength. And American strength is making peace with Iran possible for the first time in 46 years.”
But San Diego’s Democratic members of congress voiced concerns about entering another war, and criticized Trump for not seeking congressional approval before attacking Iran.
“We cannot allow any president to entangle the United States in another deadly and open-ended war without constitutional authority,” said Rep. Mike Levin, who represents north coastal San Diego and South Orange counties.
“Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon. Our national security and the safety of our allies demand strength, resolve, and clear strategy. But strength in a democracy begins with the Constitution.”
Rep. Sara Jacobs, who represents central San Diego County, echoed Levin on the constitutional question.
“Trump’s strikes against Iran are not only unconstitutional, but an escalation that risks bringing the U.S. into another endless and deadly war,” she said.
Rep. Scott Peters retweeted Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries’ statement about the need for congressional authorization, and added, “San Diego knows all too well the true cost of war. I stand with all Americans in praying for the safety of American troops and for peace.”
Sen. Alex Padilla said he supported the attack, but called it “unacceptable” to proceed without Congress.
“Dismantling Iran’s nuclear weapons program is imperative for America’s national security and essential to Israel’s safety and right to exist,” he said. “However, it is unacceptable that the president disregarded his constitutional responsibility to seek and secure congressional authorization before launching these strikes.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California was prepared for any fallout from the mission.
“California’s State Threat Assessment Center is actively monitoring for any potential impacts in California,” Newsom said. “While there are no specific or credible counter threats, we are aware of at this time, we urge everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.”
City News Service contributed to this article.
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