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Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran

Examining Whether Trump Had the Constitutional Authority to Attack Iran

In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, numerous Democrats claimed the president’s actions were unconstitutional and a violation of the War Powers Resolution. It is a contentious and hotly debated issue not only in Congress but also in academia.