The Constitution says Congressional approval is necessary to declare war. But since 9/11 Congress has passed and regularly reauthorizes the National Defense Authorization Act, which gives the president broad authority to do whatever he thinks is necessary to “fight terrorism.”
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The NDAA is why there’s no limit whatsoever to Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran. A sweeter give away to the military-industrial-complex could not exist. A sure sign of who and what runs American foreign policy.
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Replying to @BounceOutMaV12 @marwilliamson
War is where democrats and republicans find peace with each other.
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Replying to @MaryHollywood4 @BounceOutMaV12
Well put, unfortunately.
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