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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 20h

"Calling for a livestream of the execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is disturbing and makes a mockery of our legal system. ... We ... should take the rule of law seriously, not turn it in to a spectacle." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 08/10/2026

“In the modern era, it is hard to keep a war confined … before it continues to spiral out of control.” - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov on the fallout from Trump’s disastrous and ongoing war against Iran

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 02/10/2026

Qualified military officials should never be denied promotions just because they don't look or think exactly like Secretary Hegseth.

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Hegseth Announces More Sweeping Cuts to Military's Top Ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that he had directed the U.S. military to cut 20% of the number of general roles.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 02/10/2026

Reporting 8 suicide attempts on 1 of our aircraft carrier (groups), reporting there are casualties the Pentagon has refused to report, reporting what's actually going on in the war, that's not treason. That's a free press ... and that ought to be reported on. - Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 01/10/2026

You're not picking the best ultimate fighter. You need somebody who knows how to use tech, drones, and counter-drone capability. When you narrow that down to just people who fit some sort of John Wayne vision, that is going to harm our military capability. - @adamsmith.house.gov on @cnn.com

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 30/09/2026

Rumors have plagued the deployment of the USS Lincoln. As the lead Democrat on the House Military Personnel Subcommittee, I went to see things for myself. Read more at the link in my bio.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 28/09/2026

Yesterday, I joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation to conduct in-person oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is currently en route to its home port of San Diego. I spoke directly with sailors, Marines, and leadership aboard the ship. Here’s what I learned. 🧵

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 24/09/2026

Read the full letter here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/_cache/files...

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 24/09/2026

HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov, MILPERS Subcommittee Ranking Member @houlahan.house.gov & members of the @equality.house.gov are demanding answers & action from Hegseth following reports that some trans service members ousted by Trump's cruel trans ban haven't received separation pay.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 23/09/2026

China and the U.S. are driving the conversation about AI, and it's important that President Trump and President Xi discuss controlling it in a better, more intelligent way during today's summit.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 22/09/2026

Now is the time for the two most powerful nations to help guide us towards a more peaceful world.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Whether the figures previously cited in DCAS were the result of a technical error, efforts to obfuscate the true toll, or something else—it is inexcusable and must be fixed." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @AdamSmith

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 18/09/2026

The Department of Defense owes it to Congress and the American public to be more transparent about the impacts and true cost of this war. Ensuring proper reporting to Congress and the public through the Defense Casualty Analysis Systems (DCAS) is critical.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Whether these additional deaths were the direct result of hostile fire or were non-combat related, they died while serving our country and each loss is a tragedy.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 18/09/2026

"I am aware of reports that the actual number of U.S. service members who have died while supporting operations related to Trump's war against Iran may be higher than previously reported by the Department of Defense.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today, @RepAdamSmith & I introduced a bill to prohibit the transfer of the Qatari-gifted Air Force One out of the U.S. Air Force.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026

and second, there is an overwhelming lack of transparency and level of incompetence that have together been the hallmarks of this administration." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026

"The CBO’s findings underscore two important points: First, Trump’s disastrous war against Iran has exacted a staggering toll in terms of lives lost & wounded in action, as well as in the waste of hard-earned taxpayer dollars...

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026

You can find more information on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/press-releases?ID=14467F90-8900-4AF7-8897-1AFE52246850

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 15/09/2026

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov joined Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member @joecourtney.bsky.social in introducing a bill to prohibit Qatari-gifted Air Force One from becoming President Trump's private jet or library trophy.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 14/09/2026

I am proud to join @repjoecourtney.bsky.social as an original co-sponsor of the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act to prohibit transfer of that aircraft, or any or any VC-25B Bridge aircraft, from the possession of the U.S. Air Force.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 14/09/2026

Everything about the president’s acceptance of the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 now being used as Air Force One is deeply troubling. @democrats-armedservices.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 11/09/2026

Read Ranking Member Smith's full statement here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/2026/9/smith...

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Smith Statement on Anniversary of 9/11

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 11/09/2026

We also look ahead at what should be done to honor our heroes and protect our country. @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 11/09/2026

Each year, we pause to remember the sacrifice and heroism displayed in response to the devastating terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. We remember the bravery of dedicated first responders and courageous everyday Americans... .

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 05/09/2026

Trump's strategic objective failures include failing to stop Iran's use of terrorist proxies, eliminate its ballistic missile program, remove its highly enriched uranium, or change the ruling regime.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 05/09/2026

Calling 6 mos of failing to achieve his own strategic objectives and expending vast amounts of U.S. munitions "small potatoes" is a slap in the face to the 19 U.S. services members killed and the over 750 wounded in Trump's catastrophic war of choice. apnews.com/article/trum...

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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and defends Vance's position that it's not a 'war'

President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and says he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are no longer...

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats @houseforeign.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Marking one year since the Trump admin’s first boat strike, Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov, @adamsmith.house.gov, @jahimes.bsky.social, and @benniethompson.bsky.social introduced a War Powers Resolution to block the admin from continuing to conduct strikes in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 02/09/2026

Read Ranking Member Smith's complete statement here: democrats-armedservices.house.gov/press-releas...

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 02/09/2026

It's been 1 yr since Trump & his admin launched their unauthorized campaign of lethal U.S. military strikes on boats alleged to be linked to ‘designated terrorist organizations’ & the American people have yet to see any evidence to support Trump's unilateral determinations. - @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 28/08/2026

Read Ranking Member's Smith complete statement here:

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 28/08/2026

"It has been six months since Trump unilaterally launched his catastrophic war of choice against Iran and so far, he has failed to achieve any of his administration’s constantly changing strategic objectives." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 07/08/2026

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov and SPF Subcommittee Ranking Member @repjoecourtney.bsky.social condemned the staggering cost estimate for Trump’s vanity battleship, which jumped from $15B in April to over $23B in the latest budget review.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 23/07/2026

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov released the following statement after voting no on the House defense bill, which includes a staggering $1.6 trillion price tag and toxic and highly partisan amendments.

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 22/07/2026

We stumbled into a conflict in the dumbest way imaginable in the history of the United States of America.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 22/07/2026

The FY27 NDAA is critically important legislation that includes some key Democratic priorities. The problem begins with the $1.6 trillion price tag... - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/LxSaJ7ZUBdg

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HASC Ranking Member Smith on why he is voting against the FY27 NDAA

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 22/07/2026

We had a fair process & robust debate of the FY27NDAA in Committee. That is not the case on the House floor today. No Democratic amdts on controversial issues, like the $1.6 trillion price tag or Trump's Iran war, are being allowed. - HASC Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov youtu.be/un6dkjcbKyA

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Rep. Adam Smith @adamsmith.house.gov · 21/07/2026

President Trump is unhinged and disconnected from reality.

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 17/07/2026

“If Congress doesn’t pass legislation, it makes Trump’s ongoing fascist takeover easier (but) the problem with this year's defense authorization bill is that it comes with ... $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending for the DoD." @democrats-armedservices.house.gov RM @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 13/07/2026

"The President of the United States is now in a fight with Iran over who can extort the rest of the world." - @democrats-armedservices.house.gov Ranking Member @adamsmith.house.gov

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House Armed Services Democrats @democrats-armedservices.house.gov · 13/07/2026

"Another thing we could do is actually work with the rest of the nations in the world ... instead of constantly belittling them & fighting them. Diplomacy ... is the only way out of this." - @adamsmith.house.gov on how to end Trump's war against Iran.

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The Progressive Caucus @handle.invalid · 08/07/2026

"It was an enormous mistake to start this war. Trump still has no idea how to get out of it." - Rep. Adam Smith

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