US, Israel strike Iran: Florida leaders react

President Donald Trump on Iran | Full speech

President Donald Trump said in a video posted on his Truth social media account that the U.S. had begun "major combat operations in Iran." He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear weapons program and plans to develop missiles to reach U.S. and appealed to the Iranian people to "take over your government — it will be yours to take."

President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the U.S. and Israeli militaries conducted strikes in Iran, reportedly targeting Iranian leaders and nuclear sites. President Trump said in a video message posted to Truth Social that Iran could never have nuclear weapons.

Here is how some Florida leaders, politicians reacted to the military operation:

Sen. Ashley Moody

Florida Sen. Rick Scott

Florida Rep. Randy Fine

Rep. Mike Haridopolos

Rep. Byron Donalds

Congressman Cory Mills

Congressman Jared Moskowitz 

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried

"Today, Americans awoke to the news that in the middle of the night, President Trump authorized an invasion of Iran and set off a chain of international events that puts the United States on the precipice of war.

"The Ayatollah has led an evil regime that has crushed the human rights of Iranians, escalated tensions in the area for decades, and sponsored terrorism around the globe. American troops, however, deserve better than a commander in chief that believes he is above accountability and the rule of law. Without any Congressional oversight or approval, Trump’s reckless actions have directly violated our Constitution and will lead to the deaths of U.S. soldiers and civilians abroad. Trump’s decisions today have made our world less stable and America less safe for decades to come.

At a time when Americans are struggling with the price of food, healthcare, and housing, Donald Trump is sending our young people to war. The attacks on Iran do not put America first. They do not provide for the common defense, and it’s not what the people of our country deserve or want. Americans have the right to transparency, a clearly defined strategy, and to have their voices heard–not to be thrown into another endless war."

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost

Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz