US lawmakers slam Trump over unauthorized Iran Strike
US lawmakers criticized Trump for ordering strikes on Iran without congressional approval, warning it undermines democratic oversight and constitutional authority.
Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties have raised serious concerns over President Trump’s order to strike Iranian nuclear sites without congressional approval.
Senator Tim Kaine announced that he will introduce a resolution in the Senate this week to halt any further hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally declares war.
Representative Thomas Massie stated that there was no immediate threat to the United States justifying the attack. He also criticized the administration for bypassing intelligence briefings prior to the strike.
The strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, carried out on Trump’s direct orders, have sparked a heated debate over the President’s authority to use military force without Congressional oversight.
However, some Republicans, including Senator Lindsey Graham, defended Trump’s decision, arguing that under the Constitution the president holds authority to act in defense of national security.
Under the U.S. Constitution, only Congress holds the power to declare war, though presidents have increasingly taken military action without legislative approval in recent decades.
Experts note that this shift erodes the checks and balances envisioned by the Founding Fathers and risks future conflicts being launched without democratic consent.
Analysts warn that unless lawmakers reassert their constitutional powers, executive overreach will continue, potentially drawing the United States into prolonged conflicts without public debate.
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