Poder Latinx on Middle East Crisis: No More Wars at the Expense of American Families
NATIONWIDE — The recent U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities— followed by Iran’s reported retaliatory bombardment of a U.S. military base in Qatar today— is an unprovoked act of aggression that threatens to dangerously escalate tensions in the Middle East. This volatile situation signals a dangerous spiral toward full-scale conflict that places millions of lives at risk and pushes our country toward another costly and unnecessary war—one that Americans did not ask for and cannot afford.
The following statement can be attributed to Yadira Sánchez, Executive Director of Poder Latinx:
“This is yet another example of failed leadership and reckless priorities. While the Trump administration funnels billions into weapons and foreign attacks, we’re being pushed to the brink of another war while families here are struggling to keep the lights on, access health care, and breathe clean air.
We know Congress is preparing to gut programs like Medicare, SNAP, and clean energy ‒services that working families and communities of color depend on every day. Instead of pursuing real solutions to improve American lives and fixing our broken immigration system, this administration is doubling down on mass deportations and misusing taxpayers’ dollars to fuel fear. And now, with Iran’s response targeting a U.S. base, we’re seeing the consequences of Trump’s decision to bypass diplomacy, escalating tensions and inviting violent retaliation that could have devastating global consequences and further raise the cost of living for families here at home.
Let us be clear: President Trump promised to lower costs and strengthen the economy. Evidently he has a different agenda. No American families want to face the consequences this strike will provoke. What we want is stability and peace, not misplaced priorities, endless conflict, and political games that put lives at risk.”
This growing military escalation demands sober analysis and real leadership, not political theater. With the likelihood of further retaliatory strikes, disrupted global supply chains, rising oil prices, and deepening U.S. military involvement, American communities, especially the most vulnerable, stand to lose the most.
Poder Latinx stands with the millions of Americans, especially communities of color and immigrants, who demand peace, dignity, and justice. We call on the administration and Congress to stop these reckless escalations and redirect resources toward healing our communities and building a future rooted in equity, care, and progress, not endless war.
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About Poder Latinx:
Poder Latinx is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the Latinx community through voter registration, civic education, and leadership development. Our mission is to foster active participation and leadership within the Latinx community to ensure a better future for all.