On June 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced airstrikes targeting Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites, asserting that all American planes returned safely after the operation.

While there has been bipartisan backlash regarding the strikes, only Democrats have actively pursued impeachment, acknowledging their current lack of votes to proceed.

Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders joined others in condemning the strikes as unconstitutional, while some Republicans praised the decision as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Trump's decision to bomb Iran without congressional authorization, labeling it a serious violation of the Constitution that could lead to a long-term war.

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie also condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, marking a rare divergence from party lines on this issue.

Turley also noted that while past presidents have conducted similar strikes, impeachment would require proving that such actions constitute a high crime under the Constitution.

In contrast, Sen. John Fetterman and other GOP members defended the strikes, arguing they were justified under existing military authorizations.

Rep. Jim Himes expressed concern over Trump's failure to provide advance notice to Congress regarding the strikes, highlighting the importance of congressional involvement before military action.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for the Trump administration to clarify the rationale behind the strikes to the American public and urged for an immediate briefing for Congress.

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley warned that the situation could escalate dramatically if Iran retaliates, potentially invoking NATO's collective defense clause.