Condemns President Trump's threats of genocide and war crimes against Iran.
Senate Resolution 98 is a nonbinding New Jersey Senate resolution that condemns President Donald Trump’s alleged threats of genocide and war crimes against Iran. The resolution recounts reported U.S.-Iran tensions in early 2026, including military actions, social media statements attributed to the President, and concerns that those statements targeted Iranian civilian infrastructure. It frames those remarks as threats against civilians and cites international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Genocide Convention, to argue that the statements amount to threats of war crimes and genocide.
The resolution also states that New Jersey has a duty to oppose threats or acts of violence against innocent civilians and to formally denounce the President’s conduct. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to federal leaders, including the President, Vice President, congressional leadership, the Secretary of War, and New Jersey’s congressional delegation. Because it is a resolution rather than a statute, it does not change the New Jersey Revised Statutes or create enforceable legal obligations; its effect is expressive and political, signaling the Senate’s position on U.S. foreign policy and international humanitarian law.
SR98 does not amend state law, appropriate funds, or regulate conduct; instead, it is an official statement of the New Jersey Senate’s condemnation of alleged threats against Iran. Its practical impact is limited to political expression and communication to federal officials, but it may influence public debate, intergovernmental relations, and the state’s stance on war, genocide, civilian protection, and international law. The resolution also highlights the role of the President as Commander in Chief and invokes international legal norms as the basis for its criticism.
The sentiment reflected in the resolution is strongly condemnatory toward President Trump’s statements and military posture toward Iran. The text presents the threats as unacceptable, unlawful, and contrary to human decency, and it emphasizes opposition to violence against civilians. No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no evidence here of debate, amendment, or bipartisan support; the available text suggests a clear, one-sided moral and legal denunciation.
The main point of contention is the resolution’s characterization of the President’s statements as threats of genocide and war crimes, which is a serious legal and political accusation. Supporters of the resolution appear to view the remarks as direct threats against civilians and a violation of international humanitarian law, while potential critics would likely dispute either the factual premise, the legal interpretation, or the appropriateness of a state legislature condemning federal foreign-policy and military actions. The resolution also touches on broader tensions involving U.S.-Iran relations, Israel’s role in the conflict, and the use of military force against civilian infrastructure.