US EditionNew Mexico Leaders Respond to Strikes on Iran
Maine lawmakers say Trump’s missile strikes on Iran violate the Constitution and risk American lives, demanding congressional briefings and clarity on administration goals.
- On Saturday, U.S. and military forces launched strikes on Tehran, hitting senior targets after Trump called on Iranians to `seize control of your destiny`.
- After weeks of public warnings, President Trump had floated strikes for weeks and publicly pushed for regime change as part of a broader pressure campaign, with diplomacy reportedly progressing this week.
- Rep. Chellie Pingree condemned the strikes, saying they are `a flagrant violation of the Constitution` and `a dangerous escalation` that risks American service members and regional civilians, urging Congress to reconvene for a War Powers vote.
- Senator Angus King said the legal authority for the strikes is unclear, while Senator Susan Collins noted serious threats from Iran and upcoming classified Senate briefings next week; a Reuters/Ipsos poll found one in four Americans support the strikes.
- The Constitution vests war-declaring power in Congress, yet presidents have ordered military force without congressional authorization for more than 75 years, with Congress not passing a new AUMF since 2002 despite actions in at least 10 countries, including President Truman’s 1950 Korea deployment.
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