Amash Challenges Trump On Military Strike Authority

Fox News reports:

Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., joined Democrats on Friday in calling on President Trump to seek Congressional approval for military action against Iran.

His comments came after the president called off a military strike against Iran — an offense operation that Amash indicated should have undergone congressional review. “Glad the president pulled back from striking Iran but still waiting on the administration to make its case to Congress,” he tweeted on Friday.

“Offensive military action requires congressional approval, and we can’t assess the situation without more information. Once strikes begin, the administration cannot guarantee things will not spiral out of control. We must do everything possible to prevent another reckless war.”

Glad the president pulled back from striking Iran but still waiting on the administration to make its case to Congress. “Congressional leaders” are not Congress. Each of us in Congress has a duty to represent our constituents in a potential war that will affect their families.

— Justin Amash (@justinamash) June 21, 2019

Offensive military action requires congressional approval, and we can’t assess the situation without more information. Once strikes begin, the administration cannot guarantee things will not spiral out of control. We must do everything possible to prevent another reckless war.

— Justin Amash (@justinamash) June 21, 2019