Democrats Oppose Trump’s Authority on Iran Missile Strikes
Democrats are speaking out against the strikes in Iran. Congresswoman, April McClain Delaney said “she’s been very clear that Iran must never obtained a nuclear weapon as the world’s leader in state sponsor of terrorism.” but says that “President, Trump has not made his case to Congress are to the American people explaining why his actions is justified and the consequences.” adding that “without that transparency and authorization and considering Trump’s consistent pattern of unlawful and reckless behavior. There is no reason to trust any decision Trump makes that could endanger American lives.”
Senator, Chris Van Hollen releasing a video on Saturday saying that “Trump is a liar” and that the strikes in Iran do not advance America’s interest around the world…
“This does not advance America’s interest around the world. It will not make us safer. It will make the world a more dangerous place for America.”
Democrats now say that the Senate and House should come back immediately to pass a War Powers Resolution to stop the strikes in Iran. Democratic leaders have yet to find a way to move forward in funding the fiscal budget for the government and Department of Homeland Security.
Senator, Chris Van Hollen statement on the strike in Iran…
“Do you remember all the times that Donald Trump and JD Vance looked the American people in the eye and said they would not drag America into a war – especially one in the Middle East? They lied. They lied directly to the American people.
“Because today, Donald Trump launched a war of choice against Iran. Putting American forces in danger. Putting more Americans at risk. Already, civilians, innocent civilians, have been killed, including schoolchildren.
“So what’s the Trump plan? To use military force against every regime in the world that we don’t like? And remember, this is the same President who tore up the agreement that had been reached to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
“This does not advance America’s interests around the world. It will not make us safer. It will make the world a more dangerous place for America. It may advance the political ambitions of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but it doesn’t serve the American people. It will also cost us billions of dollars, and more, in lost credibility around the world.
“Now, a lot of people are talking about the need for the President to put forward his thinking. We already know that Donald Trump simply wanted to take this strike in coordination with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
“It is a gross violation of the Constitution because only the Congress has the power to declare war. It’s also a gross violation of international law just to go off and strike another country, however awful the government of that country may be.
“So Donald Trump and JD Vance lied to us. They lied through their teeth. And now we must do everything we can to reverse this decision. The Senate and the House should come back immediately to pass the War Powers Resolution to stop it.”