Trump ignites debate on presidential authority with Iran strikes and wins praise from Republicans
UNITED STATES, JUN 24 – Lawmakers debate constitutionality of Trump's strikes amid concerns over war powers and estimates that Iran's nuclear program setback is less than six months, officials said.
- President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, and he confirmed their complete destruction by nightfall.
- The strikes followed Iran's recent rejection of diplomatic talks and aimed to destroy its nuclear enrichment capacity amid rising tensions.
- Operation Midnight Hammer involved the use of Tomahawk missiles and bombs designed to penetrate fortified targets, deployed from a range of U.S. platforms including B-2 bombers and submarines.
- Democrats condemned the strikes as unconstitutional violations of Congressional war powers with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling them "absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment."
- Republicans praised the strikes as a necessary check on Iran’s nuclear ambitions but acknowledged serious future choices regarding regional security and stability.
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Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, numerous Democrats claimed the president’s actions were unconstitutional and a violation of the War Powers Resolution. It is a contentious and hotly debated issue not only in Congress but also in academia. Constitutional experts told us those who are claiming the president’s decision wa…
Letter: Iran strikes risk more than destabilization | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
President Donald Trump has recklessly ordered American forces to attack Iranian nuclear installations, in contravention of the Constitution and the War Powers Act. Time will tell if his objective — destruction of these facilities — was achieved.
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