GEORGIA — Just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had attacked three nuclear sites in Iran.
The president briefly addressed the American people at 10 p.m., discussing the military action in the Middle East, calling it a military success and praising America’s allies in the region while expressing a hope for peace.
Following the attack, lawmakers, state leaders and elected officials from Georgia released statements on the strikes.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp released the following statement:
“America can never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. Thank you to President Trump, our service members and intelligence personnel, and administration officials who conducted this successful operation.”
On Saturday night, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson released a statement on the attacks, saying in part:
“As reports emerge of U.S. military airstrikes targeting nuclear sites in Iran, I want to acknowledge the concern and uncertainty that moments like these may create—both globally and here at home. DeKalb County is home to a vibrant and diverse population, including many residents with deep ties to international communities. In times of geopolitical conflict, it is more important than ever that we lead with calm, unity, and compassion."
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Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King, also a candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election, released the following statement on Saturday.
“A nuclear Iran poses an existential threat to America, Israel and the world. Grateful we have a commander-in-chief who leads with strength, clarity and, when necessary, decisive action.”
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green said “Let us join together and pray for the safety of our U.S. troops and Americans in the Middle East. Let us pray that we are not attacked by terrorists on our homeland after our border was open for the past 4 years and over 2 Million gotaways came in.”
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins said that “A nuclear armed Iran represents an existential threat not just to our allies in the Middle East but to global democracy and peace. I am thankful we have a president that understand peace through strength.”
While Republican members of Georgia’s congressional delegation were supportive of the strikes, Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams pushed back on the scope of U.S. involvement.
“Let’s be clear. Trump cannot go to war with Iran without authorization from Congress. These actions are unconstitutional,” Williams said in a statement.
State Rep. Esther Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia General Assembly, shared her support of the strikes, saying online “!!!!! G-d bless the U.S. and Israel!!”
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