The days of the evil Iranian regime chanting “Death to America,” threatening the very existence of our country and our allies, and oppressing its people are over.

Thank you, @POTUS, for your strong leadership. God bless @SecWar and the brave men and women in our military.… https://t.co/mLRzi22lUR
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) February 28, 2026

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Reactions from across the state continue to roll in.

The Iranian regime has time and again proven itself to be in opposition to U.S. interests, values, and security. I have long agreed with @POTUS that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon. President Trump afforded the Iranian regime opportunity to secure a deal, but the regime… https://t.co/VK8Kd8P2zG
— Daniel Webster (@RepWebster) February 28, 2026

For decades, this evil Iranian regime has called for the death of America, the destruction of the West, terrorized its own people and others, and caused fear and instability in the region. When someone says they want to destroy you, you should listen, and we have a @POTUS that…
— Senator Ashley Moody (@SenAshleyMoody) February 28, 2026

We are with you, Mr. President.

We will cut off the head of the snake of Muslim terror,

Bring lasting peace to the Middle East,

And save the Iranian People.

Bombs away. https://t.co/8cGV3YX4X8
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) February 28, 2026

Last night, the United States struck Iran. Operation Epic Fury was a direct, deliberate action ordered by President Trump to protect American interests and send an unmistakable message to one of the world’s most dangerous regimes. The United States will not be threatened. We will…
— Rep. Cory Mills 🇺🇸 (@RepMillsPress) February 28, 2026

Not all reactions were the same. Other officials took a different tone.

Iranian American, Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani’s statement took on a more personal tone.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is a brutal and repressive regime. For 47 years it has imprisoned, tortured, executed, silenced, and massacred its own people. I have no sympathy for the officials or security forces responsible for that violence, and their deaths are a celebration for so many Iranians.
As an Iranian American, this is deeply personal. I carry the stories of family, friends, and generations whose futures were stolen by this regime. Loving the country of Iran has always meant grieving what the Islamic Republic has done to it. And for many in the diaspora, myself included, this moment is layered with hope, fear, and uncertainty.
At the same time, as an elected official entrusted with serving the American people here in Florida, I am deeply concerned about the consequences of prolonged U.S. military involvement. We know from history that wars can expand quickly, destabilize entire regions, cost even more civilian lives, and put our service members at risk. At least 108 people — including children — have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran already.
I am inspired every day by the bravery of the Iranian people. They deserve freedom and self-determination. That future must ultimately be shaped by them, not dictated by a repressive government or engineered through indefinite foreign intervention. My focus will continue to be on lifting the voices of the people in Iran, on protecting civilians who are not responsible for this regime, and on the safety of American service members who deserve clarity equal to the stakes of this moment.”
— Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani

Congress must reconvene immediately to vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop Trump’s illegal and dangerous war.

We know what comes next: instability, innocent death, our troops risking their lives, and chaos. These regime change wars do not work. We can support the people of…
— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) February 28, 2026

“Americans have a right to transparency, a clearly defined strategy, and to have their voices heard–not to be thrown into another endless war.”

Florida Democratic Party Chair @NikkiFried issued the statement below following the U.S. invasion of Iran ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NHqWJZHH8q
— Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) February 28, 2026

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