Analyzing President Trump's Legal Authority and Justification for Iran Strikes
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The article examines whether President Trump had the legal authority under the U.S. Constitution to order strikes on Iran, highlighting debates over presidential war powers, historical precedents, and the War Powers Resolution, with experts generally suggesting Trump had some authority under existing legal interpretations, though critics argue he may not have fully complied with legal requirements for congressional consultation.
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- Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate The White House (.gov)
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