Rep. Aguilar Says House Republicans “Rubber-Stamped Trump’s Iran War” and “Ripped Food Away From 1 Million Kids” — “It’s Time for Them to Go”

Rep. Pete Aguilar, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, sharply criticized House Republicans on Monday, accusing the party of supporting President Donald Trump’s Iran war, reducing food assistance for children, protecting the president from accountability and cutting healthcare funding to finance tax benefits for wealthy Americans. Aguilar concluded his message with a direct call for voters to remove Republicans from their congressional majority.

His statement comes one day before the November 3 midterm elections, in which Democrats are seeking to take control of the House of Representatives.

Aguilar’s full X post reads:

“With their majority, House Republicans have:

Rubber-stamped Trump’s Iran war

Ripped food away from 1 million kids

Shielded the president from accountability

Gutted healthcare to give billionaires tax cuts

It’s time for them to go.”

10:32 AM · Nov 2, 2026

Aguilar’s first accusation concerns Republican support for Trump’s military campaign against Iran. The California Democrat has opposed the war and supported efforts to restrict the administration’s military authority. In March, he voted for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution intended to prevent further military action against Iran without congressional approval.

In his March statement, Aguilar argued that Trump had broken promises to lower costs, fight corruption and prioritize American workers. He said Republicans were finding billions of dollars for military operations while reducing funding for healthcare and food assistance.

Aguilar’s second claim concerns food assistance for children. His reference to approximately 1 million children losing access to food assistance is tied to reductions in federal nutrition programs. The exact number depends on which program, eligibility changes and projected effects are being measured. It should not be interpreted as a claim that one million children immediately lost all access to food.

His healthcare accusation likewise concerns congressional spending decisions. Aguilar has argued that Republican legislation reduced healthcare assistance while providing tax benefits to higher-income Americans. The precise impact varies by program, state and eligibility category.

The third allegation — that Republicans shielded Trump from accountability — reflects Aguilar’s criticism of the Republican-controlled House’s approach to oversight of the administration. Democrats have argued that the House majority has failed to conduct meaningful investigations into alleged conflicts of interest and executive misconduct.

Aguilar’s broader criticism of Republicans has been tied to affordability. In his March statement, he argued that the administration’s policies had made life more expensive and dangerous for American families, connecting the Iran war to rising energy costs and federal spending priorities.

The Iran war has also become a major campaign issue. Reuters reported on October 28 that the Pentagon estimated the conflict had cost more than $47 billion, including operational expenses and the replacement of expended munitions and equipment.

Aguilar’s final line, “It’s time for them to go,” is an explicit electoral appeal. As chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, he is among the party’s leading figures in its campaign to retake the chamber.

Polymarket data on November 2 showed Democrats with roughly a 94.5% market-implied probability of winning the House. That figure does not establish the outcome and remains subject to changes in market prices.

Reuters reported that Democrats were favored to win the House but that the size of the expected gains remained uncertain.

Aguilar’s post summarizes the Democratic argument against continued Republican control: that the party has supported Trump’s military decisions, cut domestic assistance and weakened congressional oversight. His previous votes and statements on Iran provide a documented record behind one of the central accusations in his election-eve message.

Hakeem Jeffries Vows “Change Is Coming to the United States Congress” as Democrats Prepare to Challenge Trump’s Republican Majority

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a brief but pointed election-eve message on Monday, declaring that “Change is coming to the United States Congress.” His statement comes as Democrats seek to overturn Republicans’ narrow House majority and gain greater authority to investigate the Trump administration during the final two years of the president’s term. Jeffries has spent much of Trump’s second term criticizing the administration’s policies and promising increased congressional oversight if Democrats regain control of the House. Jeffries’ full X post reads: “Change is coming to the United States Congress.” 6:34 AM · Nov 2, 2026 The statement follows months of public remarks in which Jeffries has described Trump’s administration as corrupt and argued that congressional Democrats would pursue accountability. In September, Jeffries said a Democratic House majority would focus on lowering living costs, making healthcare affordable and investigating alleged misconduct by the administration. Jeffries has also repeatedly refused to rule out impeachment proceedings against Trump or members of his administration. He has said that any decision would be guided by evidence, legal standards and the Constitution rather than by a predetermined political outcome. In an August interview, Jeffries said Democrats would seek to hold officials accountable for corruption and extremism if they regained control of the House. He identified the Judiciary and Oversight committees as key bodies for conducting investigations. Jeffries’ October remarks reiterated that position. He said Democrats would follow the facts, apply the law and use constitutional processes to determine whether accountability measures were warranted. The Democratic leader has also opposed Trump’s Iran war. He has described the conflict as a costly war of choice and argued that the administration’s military decisions have increased gasoline prices and strengthened Iran’s position. His criticism has included calls for congressional oversight of the war and the administration’s foreign policy.

November 2, 2026

Warner Accuses Trump of “Raking in Billions” as Americans Face Rising Gas and Housing Costs — “His Reckless Policies Are Making Him Richer”

Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia accused President Donald Trump of benefiting financially from his administration’s policies while American families face higher living costs, renewing a criticism that has become increasingly focused on the president’s investments in oil and gas companies during the war with Iran. Warner’s November 2 statement argues that rising expenses for households are occurring alongside significant increases in Trump’s personal wealth. The senator’s criticism comes one day before the midterm elections, with affordability and the economic consequences of the Iran war among the central issues facing voters. Warner’s full X post reads: “Since Trump took office, gas prices, housing costs, and everyday expenses have skyrocketed. American families are paying more just to get by, but Trump is raking in billions. The president’s reckless policies are making him richer while costing Americans more.” 11:04 AM · Nov 2, 2026 Warner’s reference to gas prices reflects his repeated criticism of Trump’s decision to launch military operations against Iran. In March, Warner delivered a Senate floor speech warning that the conflict had disrupted global energy supplies and contributed to rising fuel prices. He described the war as a conflict without a clear endgame. Warner has also criticized the administration’s shifting explanations for the war. In April, he said the White House had failed to provide a consistent justification and had not adequately planned for the consequences of the conflict, including rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essential goods. His criticism of Trump’s personal wealth became more specific in October. On October 27, Warner and Sen. Tim Kaine issued a statement highlighting a Joint Economic Committee report that estimated Trump’s oil and gas stock holdings had increased to as much as $81.6 million. The committee estimated that his oil and gas stock wealth had increased by up to $35.8 million during 2026. The Joint Economic Committee report also estimated that Americans had spent an additional $101 billion on gasoline since the beginning of the Iran war, averaging approximately $856 in added costs per family. These are committee estimates based on its analysis of energy prices and Trump’s financial disclosures.

November 2, 2026

Warren Says Americans Are Ready to Take Country Back From “Billionaires” and Trump’s “Corruption” — Calls for a Country That Works for “Working People”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts called on Americans to reclaim political power from wealthy interests and the Trump administration on Monday, framing the November 3 midterm elections as an opportunity to build a government that prioritizes working people. Warren’s statement reflects a longstanding focus on economic inequality, corporate influence and alleged conflicts of interest involving the president and his business interests. The Democratic senator has repeatedly criticized Trump’s financial dealings and argued that wealthy individuals and corporations have gained influence over federal policymaking. Warren’s full X post reads: “The American people are ready to take our country back from the billionaires, from Donald Trump’s corruption, and to build a country that finally works for working people. Let’s make the message loud and clear on November 3.” 10:27 AM · Nov 2, 2026 Warren’s reference to billionaires reflects her longstanding advocacy for policies aimed at reducing economic inequality and limiting the political influence of wealthy donors. Her work in the Senate has included proposals involving taxation, financial regulation and corporate accountability. Her criticism of Trump has also centered on alleged conflicts of interest. In May, Warren’s Senate Banking Committee minority staff released a report examining Trump’s diplomatic visit to China and the financial interests of the president, his family and billionaire allies. Warren described the visit as benefiting wealthy interests rather than American workers and families. Warren and Rep. Robert Garcia also pressed Trump in August over financial disclosures showing thousands of stock trades during his presidency. Their letter raised questions about whether government actions could affect the value of Trump’s investments. The lawmakers cited more than 17,000 trades worth up to $1.56 billion. Warren’s concerns about financial conflicts have extended to cryptocurrency. She has criticized Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures and questioned whether the president’s personal business interests could influence federal policy. Her position has consistently focused on the potential for public office to be used for private financial gain.

November 2, 2026