Daijiworld Media Network- Washington
Washington, Jun 17: Prominent gun control advocate and Democratic strategist David Hogg launched a scathing attack on senior leaders of his own party for backing deeper U.S. involvement in the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict, warning that such moves risk alienating younger voters and fracturing Democratic unity ahead of key elections.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hogg did not mince words, stating, “Any Democrat who supports this war with Iran needs to be primaried.” A survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting and now a powerful voice among Gen Z activists, Hogg stressed that the younger generation would not support another expensive foreign war, especially after witnessing the human and financial toll of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"We are not going back to that. If you think this is a good idea, read a history book,”he added, in a direct message to Democrats rallying behind a military campaign.
Hogg’s remarks come at a critical time for the Democratic Party, as internal divisions begin to surface just ahead of the 2026 midterms and the run-up to the 2028 presidential elections. He warned that the party risks weakening itself if it does not present a unified, anti-war front in contrast to former President Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign policy stance.
"Democrats must be united against Trump and his war,” Hogg posted, amplifying concerns that any perception of complicity in escalating the war could harm the party’s credibility among progressives and independents.
In a pointed jab at fiscal hawks, Hogg questioned the sudden silence from lawmakers who typically oppose high government spending. “Where are all the ‘we can’t afford it’ politicians now that we’re on the brink of what could be another multi trillion-dollar war?” he asked, highlighting the potential financial burden of a prolonged conflict.
The backdrop to Hogg’s fiery commentary is a rapidly evolving geopolitical crisis. Israel, claiming to have debilitated Iran’s air defence systems after four days of strikes, is reportedly seeking U.S. assistance to destroy Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. Sources indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for access to America’s GBU-57 bunker-buster bomb, a weapon so powerful it can only be deployed by a B-2 stealth bomber.
In response, the Biden administration has deployed additional warships and aircraft to the region. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared on Fox News to reassure Americans about the president’s strategy, even as former President Trump returned abruptly from the G7 summit in Canada to attend emergency security meetings in Washington.
Despite earlier suggesting a nuclear agreement with Iran remained “achievable,” Trump later posted a chilling warning urging Tehran residents to evacuate: “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
The unfolding crisis is not only causing rifts within the Democratic camp but is also stirring unease in Trump’s own political base. While stalwarts like Senator Lindsey Graham advocate strong military support for Israel, others — including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk — have raised concerns that aggressive moves could alienate Trump’s core supporters, many of whom rallied behind his anti-war rhetoric in previous campaigns.
As Washington teeters on the edge of a high-stakes military decision, David Hogg’s outspoken criticism underscores a deeper generational divide within the American political landscape — one where war fatigue, financial caution, and ideological clarity could define the battles ahead.