Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on the Democratic Party’s Position on War

In a recent interview, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen expressed her belief that the Democratic Party should not take the opportunity to become an “anti-war party” in light of recent events regarding strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

During a discussion on June 21, sparked by President Donald Trump’s orders, questions arose about the push by Democratic Representative Ro Khanna for the party to adopt a more pacifist stance. While speaking with Dasha Burns from Politico during a NATO summit, Shaheen rejected Khanna’s view, suggesting it was misguided. She mentioned that Americans have expressed their desire for the party to embrace anti-war sentiments, but she disagreed with the notion that this shift was feasible or beneficial.

Shaheen firmly stated, “No. I think Khanna is wrong. In fact, foreign policy isn’t that simple. You can’t just oppose all conflicts.” She emphasized the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia, arguing that such backing sends a vital message to both allies and adversaries.

“I don’t want to be involved in war,” she added, noting the risks of an isolationist stance. “We’ve seen what happened at the beginning of World War II, and that’s not where we want to be as Americans.” While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, Trump has indicated a desire to end the war and seek a legacy of peace.

After the U.S. conducted retaliatory strikes following Iran’s attacks on American facilities, there were no reported injuries or escalations, despite heightened tensions.