Democrat Rep. Jim Himes claimed President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by ordering military action against Iran without Congressional approval.
On Saturday, President Trump authorized a targeted strike against Iranian nuclear assets, prompting swift criticism from Connecticut Democrat Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, despite long-standing executive authority to respond to threats under the War Powers Resolution.
In a statement released in response to the operation, Himes claimed that “Trump’s decision to launch direct military action against Iran without Congressional approval is a clear violation of the Constitution.”
“It is impossible to know at this stage whether this operation accomplished its objectives,” Himes added, casting doubt on the effectiveness of the mission.
His skepticism underscored broader Democratic unease with U.S.
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