See below for statements by Virginia elected officials on the killing of Iranian General Qassim Suleimani last night. According to Sen. Tim Kaine, “Trump’s decision to tear up a diplomatic deal that was working and resume escalating aggressions with Iran has brought us to the brink of another war in the Middle East.” According to Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11), Trump has “unleashed the dogs of war.” I’ll add more statements as I see them…











![Video: Fmr. Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA05) Says Trump, Hegseth et al Are “almost like Caligula’s court on crack…making decisions on what’s happening in the [Iran war] airspace”](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rigglemancrack-350x250.jpg)

![Sen. Mark Warner: “[Trump] Threatening to end an entire civilization is beyond depraved”](https://bluevirginia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/warnerwalkinshawiran-350x250.jpg)