Jane Fonda Condemns Trump's Iran Bombing at LA Protest

Actress calls president's actions "dangerous and insane" and an "unprovoked" war.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Veteran actress Jane Fonda spoke at a protest in Los Angeles, outside City Hall, to condemn President Donald Trump's military engagement in Iran. Fonda called the president's actions "dangerous and insane" and an "unprovoked" war, accusing Trump of engaging in an illegal war and putting "profit over people." California Governor Gavin Newsom also released a statement attacking Trump's decision, saying it risks the lives of American service members without justification to the American people.

Why it matters

Fonda's high-profile criticism of Trump's Iran policies reflects growing concerns among some Americans about the president's use of military force and the potential for escalation. The protest also highlights the ongoing political tensions between the Trump administration and California's Democratic leadership.

The details

At the protest, Fonda claimed Trump's attack on Iran reminded her of the Vietnam War, which she had previously protested against. She accused Trump of killing Americans and violating international law, the U.S. Constitution, and the War Powers Act. Newsom, who is considered a potential 2026 Democratic presidential candidate, echoed Fonda's criticism, saying Trump is putting Americans at risk abroad for political gain at home.

  • The protest took place on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The players

Jane Fonda

A veteran American actress known for her political activism, including her opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who ordered military strikes against Iran.

Gavin Newsom

The Democratic Governor of California who criticized Trump's Iran policies.

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What they’re saying

“Right now we are witnessing the horror of an unnecessary, unprovoked war of choice, raged by the Trump administration, that has already taken the lives of dozens of schoolchildren because they bombed a girls' school in Iraq, among other civilian targets.”

— Jane Fonda, Actress

“This dangerous and insane war against Iran not only violates international law and our constitution and War Powers Act, but risks exploding into a vast war of mass proportion, taking the lives of many, including U.S. servicepeople.”

— Jane Fonda, Actress

“The corrupt and repressive Iranian regime must never have nuclear weapons. The leadership of Iran must go. But that does not justify the President of the United States engaging in an illegal, dangerous war that will risk the lives of our American service members and our friends without justification to the American people.”

— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California

The takeaway

Fonda and Newsom's strong condemnation of Trump's Iran policies reflects the deep political divisions in the U.S. over the use of military force and the president's approach to foreign policy. Their criticism highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and California's Democratic leadership.