Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday declared the War Powers Act unconstitutional, rejecting growing bipartisan calls to rein in President Donald Trump‘s military actions in Iran. Johnson argued the 1973 law limits presidential authority in violation of Article II powers granted to the commander in chief.
“I’m persuaded the War Powers Act is unconstitutional,” Johnson told reporters, adding that past Democratic presidents launched unilateral strikes without congressional approval. He cited U.S. actions under Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton.
Johnson’s comments come amid efforts by lawmakers including Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to force a vote on a resolution restricting military action in Iran. Democrats Gregory Meeks, Adam Smith, and Jim Himes introduced a similar measure Monday.
Critics, including Rep. Ted Lieu and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, say Trump’s recent airstrikes lack congressional authorization and do not meet the standard of an imminent threat.
Johnson maintains the president acted within constitutional bounds, reinforcing his alliance with Trump as tensions in the region remain high.
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