Mar. 3, 2026 – Washington D.C.
The Forward Party mourns the loss of American service members killed in Operation Epic Fury, as well as innocent civilians. We hold their families close in our thoughts and hope for a full recovery of those who were wounded.
For many years, Iran has been a destabilizing player on the world stage, supporting terrorist militias, propping up oppressive regimes, conducting cyberattacks, and selling arms to other hostile actors. These are facts.
At the same time, however, Americans want peace and demand that war not be rushed into. America’s credibility to act on the world stage comes from the strength of our deliberative decision-making. The Constitution clearly grants the power to declare war to Congress. Yet, neither Congress nor the courts have clearly defined when military action requires a formal declaration of war, leaving presidents to make that decision on their own.
In this Iran conflict, there has barely even been an explanation as to why and why now. This weakens our national unity.
The Forward Party believes America can maintain a strong national defense and be a force for good in the world while honoring constitutional balance. A presidency that respects the law, matched with a Congress willing to act as a co-equal branch of government, strengthens our country, protects our troops, and upholds the rule of law that defines us as a nation.
In our 250th year, we must rededicate ourselves to the constitutional principles that have enabled the United States to maintain such a critical position on the world stage.
-FORWARD PARTY