US lawmakers condemn threats against Congresswoman Ansari

More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers voiced support for US Representative Yassamin Ansari after threats and doxxing following her criticism of the war with Iran.

Representative Gregory Meeks said he was “enraged” by attacks directed at Ansari, her family and staff.

“Trump’s war of choice in Iran is deeply unpopular and unjustified,” Meeks said, adding that Americans have the right to speak out.

Other lawmakers, including Greg Casar and Mark Pocan, along with the Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, also expressed support.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) speaks in front of a memorial made up of shoes and backpacks symbolizing those killed in the bombing of the Minab elementary school and other civilians killed in Iran sits outside the United States Capitol on March 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Democratic lawmakers spoke at a press conference in front of the memorial to cal for an end of the conflict in Iran. Matt McClain/Getty Images/AFP — Representative Yassamin Ansari speaks outside the United States Capitol on 18 March 2026 in Washington, DC. Matt McClain/Getty Images/AFP

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