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.”

Jan 3, 2020 · 5:30 AM UTC

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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 @marwilliamson
M, So you are saying that Congress, including your Dem colleagues in the House and Senate, have utterly failed to do their jobs protecting Americans from foreign terrorists? What is your plan? Crickets....
Replying to @marwilliamson
And for the record, this wasn't an assassination. Soleimani was a terrorist in the middle of planning more terrorist activity while in a foreign country. It's perfectly legal. Crazy 😜
Replying to @marwilliamson
Remind some of the idiots of this of whom you have shared a stage with
Replying to @marwilliamson
9/11 and fear has messed up this democracy permanently
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Replying to @marwilliamson
The President does not need congressional approval for an immediate defense measure. Go back to your faith healing. Marianne do some research before you rant .
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You look like complacent. Shame on you
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Actually, the first NDAA was passed in 1961.
Replying to @marwilliamson @ChrisVolkernick
For the rest of his term, trump needs to be in a simulator so he can do whatever he wants without any actual consequences.
Replying to @marwilliamson
This wasn't war you imbecile. It's called eliminating the one who orchestrated an attack on our embassy. Or would you rather those Americans die and pay off the terrorist regime like Obama administration? Move out
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