President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations.
"Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them.
Georgia Republicans are no different, praising the President for taking on the Iranian regime and strengthening America’s position as a global power. To them, President Trump acted within his constitutional right against an undeniable threat.
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Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) argued that America is now in a stronger position to lead, especially since Iran’s threat capabilities have largely been neutralized.
America is in a stronger position today because we’re willing to lead.
The Iranian regime has spent decades sponsoring terror, destabilizing the Middle East, and calling for the destruction of Israel and the United States. Confronting that threat now is far safer than allowing… pic.twitter.com/GyQigEHBF1
— Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD (@RepMcCormick) February 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA10) proclaimed that America will no longer stand idly as our enemies plot against us. He called for prayers as our servicemembers prepare for the worst.
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA01) issued a lengthy statement in which he argued that the President acted within his constitutional right and discussed Iran’s failure to negotiate properly.
President Trump acted squarely within his constitutional authority to strike Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, responsible for the oppression and murder of thousands of its own people.
Iran was given every opportunity to choose diplomacy, with President…
— Buddy Carter (@RepBuddyCarter) February 28, 2026
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) discussed the larger context of this conflict, pointing out Iran’s continued threat to America in the form of assassination attempts and sponsored terrorism.
Iran has waged war against America for nearly five decades.
From seizing our embassy and taking Americans hostage 47 years ago to attempting to assassinate President Trump, the Iranian regime has regularly and ruthlessly targeted our great nation. Iran and its multiple terrorist…
— Rep. Andrew Clyde (@Rep_Clyde) March 2, 2026
