Jacksonville, Fl — In the hours after the United States launched an air assault on three Iranian nuclear sites, Northeast Florida political leaders offered reaction.
“Thank you, @POTUS, @SecDef, and our brave American warriors for a successful strike on three Iranian nuclear sites. This is what peace through strength looks like. The United States and the world are a safer place without Iran possessing a nuclear weapon", U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) wrote on X.
“The rogue Iranian regime has murdered American soldiers and been the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism for decades”, wrote Representative Aaron Bean.
But not every reaction was supportive.
“Americans want peace and stability. Now is not the time to irresponsibly wage war in the middle east”, wrote Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon.
— State Rep. Angie Nixon (@AngieNixon) June 22, 2025
“This is a solemn and important moment for security and peace. We stand with and pray for our President, the service members who carried out this mission, and the people affected by this conflict”, said U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-Florida).
I am fully behind President Trump and our Armed Forces in the action taken last night in self defense, which precludes any need for an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The President gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal for peace to end this long conflict, but…
— Rep. John Rutherford (@RepRutherfordFL) June 22, 2025
“Donald Trump has never let us down”, said U.S. Representative Randy Fine (R-Florida).
“Donald Trump has never let us down.”
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) June 22, 2025
I wrote this after October 7th, 2023 when I endorsed him to return as President.
I knew that when the world needed him, he would be there to save it.
Bombs away. pic.twitter.com/YGwH1qGEYI
Thank you, @POTUS, @SecDef, and our brave American warriors for a successful strike on three Iranian nuclear sites.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) June 22, 2025
This is what peace through strength looks like. The United States and the world are a safer place without Iran possessing a nuclear weapon. https://t.co/wAz1nVgVq9
The rogue Iranian regime has murdered American soldiers and been the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism for decades.
— Aaron Bean (@RepAaronBean) June 22, 2025
Peace through strength is a strategy that works. God bless our brave American troops and God bless the USA! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/WoqnQi5r32
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