Gillibrand Urges Democrats to End Iran War

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stated that Democrats must end the war in Iran to fulfill the promise voters made during the recent elections. The New York senator said's A Martínez that the conflict drove up costs and helped Democrats win back control of Congress.

The senator challenged President Trump to veto bipartisan legislation that would restore Medicaid coverage. She said, "I dare him to veto that," as Democrats prepare to use their new majority to pass bills targeting high consumer costs and health care access.

Gillibrand proposed a ban on stock trading for members of Congress and senior administration officials. When asked about a potential third impeachment of the president, she did not commit to that course of action, saying, "We can do both." Democrats now possess new investigative powers to hold the Trump administration accountable.

The war in Iran remains a central issue for the party. Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the conflict contributed to Republican election losses. Iranian officials have warned against renewed U.S. Attacks, yet the conflict continues. Gillibrand noted that Trump had promised to avoid prolonged wars, a pledge she said was broken.

The senator also discussed Democrats' gains in Republican states, Trump's ballroom, and recent cuts to food assistance and medical research. These topics were part of a wider conversation regarding the new legislative priorities for the incoming Democratic majority in 2026.