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Michael Moore Denounces Democratic Leaders Over Trump’s Iran Threat

His Substack post adds pressure during a two-week pause in the U.S.–Iran crisis.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Filmmaker Michael Moore speaks at a campaign stop, wearing a black cap, glasses, and a green jacket, with his mouth open to a microphone and his right hand pointing, Image 2 shows President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office while holding a document, Image 3 shows Smoke rises following strikes on Tehran

Overview

  • Moore, who published a Substack essay Tuesday after President Trump warned Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” labeled Democrats “cowards” and said party leaders support the war.
  • He urged impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, rapid congressional hearings on Iran decisions, refusal of “illegal and immoral orders” by military leaders, and even use of the 25th Amendment.
  • Hours after issuing the threat, Trump announced a two-week halt tied to talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries about 20% of the world’s oil.
  • To bolster his case against party leaders, Moore cited a June 2025 post from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that said Trump was “folding” to Iran.
  • News reports said dozens of Democratic lawmakers had already called for Trump’s removal, and outlets noted the White House and Schumer’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.