Tim Burchett blasts Democrats for 'hypocrisy' on Iran strikes, cites 'Obama bombing 8 nations'

Burchett pointed to Iranian attacks on Americans, saying the strikes could be retaliatory
PUBLISHED MAR 1, 2026
Tim Burchett slams House Democrats on NewsNation, accusing them of hypocrisy over US‑Israel strikes on Iran (Getty Images)
Tim Burchett slams House Democrats on NewsNation, accusing them of hypocrisy over US‑Israel strikes on Iran (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Tim Burchett blasted Democrats over their criticism of President Donald Trump following US military strikes on Iran, accusing them of selective outrage.

While speaking to NewsNation on Saturday, February 28, Tim Burchett argued that similar actions under past administrations did not trigger the same level of condemnation. 

His remarks come as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate after coordinated US strikes on Iranian targets.



Tim Burchett calls out 'hypocrisy'

Burchett directly invoked former President Barack Obama while defending Trump’s actions.

“President Obama bombed 8 countries without Congressional approval,” Burchett said, pushing back on Democratic claims that Trump’s Iran strikes were unprecedented.

“So I think it’s a little disingenuous for the Democrats start saying this is unprecedented,” he added.

“And you’ve got the most able regime, outside of probably the Chinese, in the whole world right now.”

Burchett further pointed to Iranian-linked attacks on Americans, stating, “And they’ve killed Americans within recent memory.”

He suggested the strikes may carry an element of retaliation. “Is this the revenge tour? Maybe be a little bit. But you poke the bear you get it.” 

“Or you poke the bull, you get the horns and the horns and the horns right now are Donald J. Trump”, he added.

“And he’s letting an enemy of this country know how we feel about them.”

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 (AP Photo)
People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, February 28, 2026 (AP Photo)

US - Israel strike Iran

The political clash follows a major escalation between Washington and Tehran after US forces carried out targeted strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.

The operation, coordinated with Israel, reportedly focused on facilities linked to missile systems and regional military operations.



Iran responded with retaliatory missile launches targeting US assets and allied positions in the region, raising fears of broader conflict.



As Israeli media outlets confirmed the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Trump also told NBC News that his administration believes reports of Khamenei's death are true.

This came after Israeli media outlets reported that Khamenei's body had been recovered.

In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Lawmakers in Washington remain divided, with Republicans largely backing Trump’s show of force, while many Democrats question the scope, legality, and long-term consequences of the military action.

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