Democrats Criticize Trump's Iran Strikes

NY Post readers discuss Mayor Mamdani, AOC and other Democrats' criticism of the US-Israel attacks on Iran.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:11pm

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NY Post readers express their views on the criticism from Mayor Mamdani, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, and other Democrats regarding President Trump's strikes on Iran. The letters defend the strikes and accuse the Democrats of protecting the Iranian regime, which has committed human rights abuses against its own people.

Why it matters

The debate over the US-Israel strikes on Iran highlights the partisan divide in the US, with Democrats criticizing the attacks as illegal and Republicans defending them as necessary to counter the Iranian regime's aggression and human rights violations.

The details

The letters criticize Democrats like Mamdani, AOC, and Omar for condemning the strikes, arguing that the Iranian regime has committed atrocities against its own people and is a threat to US and Israeli interests. The writers accuse the Democrats of protecting autocratic regimes and being hypocritical in their criticism of Trump's actions.

  • The strikes on Iran occurred in early March 2026.

The players

Mayor Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who has criticized the US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

A Democratic congresswoman who has criticized the strikes on Iran.

Rep. Ilhan Omar

A Democratic congresswoman who has criticized the strikes on Iran.

President Trump

The former US president who ordered the strikes on Iran.

Rep. Eric Swalwell

A Democratic congressman who has criticized the strikes on Iran.

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What they’re saying

“Democrats love to protect autocratic thugs like those of the Iranian regime who torture, gun down and rape people.”

— Lynn Koss, Fayetteville resident

“Why would he? So they could sprint to the media which would've broadcast Trump's plan, thus warning Iran of what was coming.”

— Mike Klarman, Branford, Conn. resident

“Democrats, with a few exceptions, are hypocrites.”

— M. Haas, Berkeley, Calif. resident

“Once again, Trump is cleaning up the mess of weak Democrats that leaders like Ali Khamenei took advantage of.”

— Greg Raleigh, Washington, DC resident

“Mamdani promised to cut New​ York City's anti-terrorism task force. He hates Jews and Israel even more than he hates Trump.”

— Carol Meltzer, Manhattan resident

The takeaway

The debate over the US-Israel strikes on Iran highlights the deep partisan divide in the US, with Democrats criticizing the attacks as illegal and Republicans defending them as necessary to counter the Iranian regime's aggression and human rights abuses. The letters reflect the strong emotions and accusations on both sides of this issue.