Donald Trump Launches War of Choice

June 22, 2025 – In response to President Donald Trump’s initiation of U.S. armed hostilities against Iran, Center for International Policy Executive Vice President Matt Duss issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump has now secured his legacy as the president who launched yet another war of choice in the Middle East.

“In ordering strikes against Iran at the Israeli government’s urging, he has broken U.S. law, put our servicemembers and diplomats throughout the region and the world in harm’s way, and potentially opened the door to a prolonged, costly conflict. The cause of nuclear nonproliferation was not strengthened by this action, it was dramatically weakened. 

“Congress should urgently exercise its Constitutional authority to end the involvement of U.S. armed forces in this unnecessary war and rein in this lawless president.”