Congressman Steve Cohen Condemns Trump’s Threat to Erase Iranian Civilization

Congressman Steve Cohen did not mince words this week in condemning former President Donald Trump’s chilling threat to obliterate Iranian civilization. Speaking out after Trump’s incendiary social media post, Cohen called the statement “insidious and vile” and urged Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.

While the threat ultimately proved hollow, Cohen warned that such rhetoric from a former president is reckless and dangerously undermines America’s standing on the global stage. “What has this war achieved besides higher prices, a billion-dollar-a-day political show of force, the deaths of innocent civilians, and the decimation of American leadership?” Cohen asked.

The Tennessee Democrat also used the moment to spotlight his broader commitment to accountability and transparency. He introduced legislation demanding the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s illegal retention of classified documents—a report currently withheld by a Trump-appointed judge. Cohen emphasized the public’s right to know the extent of Trump’s misconduct, noting Smith’s testimony that the evidence could convict Trump beyond a reasonable doubt.

Beyond foreign policy and legal battles, Cohen remains active on multiple fronts: advocating for the completion of a critical water recycling plant in Nashville, addressing the overdose crisis at a national drug summit, and supporting impeachment efforts against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for alleged war crimes.

Cohen’s sharp rebuke of Trump’s threats and his ongoing push for accountability underscore the urgent need to confront the dangerous patterns of authoritarianism and corruption that continue to threaten American democracy and global stability.