Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s Statement on Trump’s Threats to Iran

OAKLAND, CA – Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement:   

"The President of the United States’ threats this morning calling for an entire civilization to die are chilling and sickening.

“Trump has already violated the Constitution by waging war without the authorization of Congress. His announcement now of intent to commit genocide puts him squarely in violation of the U.N. Genocide Convention, the Geneva Convention, and the Rome Statute.

“A sitting president cannot announce his intention to commit these crimes and remain in office. A sitting president who puts our service members in danger is not fit to be Commander-in-Chief. A sitting president who has gleefully floated the death of millions of civilians and the destruction of a civilization with thousands of years of history is not fit to hold the powers of the presidency.

“I have voted twice to advance articles of impeachment. We cannot wait. Congress must convene immediately and begin proceedings to remove this man from office for the safety of our nation, Americans, and the world."

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