Today, Donald Trump bypassed Congress to launch military action that risks dragging the United States into a prolonged and deadly war.
The Constitution is clear: the power to declare war belongs to Congress, not the President. When a president ignores that basic safeguard, it is not just a policy disagreement - it is lawlessness. And it puts lives, global stability, and our democracy at risk.
This decision follows a familiar pattern: of reckless decisions, no accountability, and the American people left to bear the consequences. Our service members are placed in harm’s way. Taxpayer dollars are diverted from health care, education, and lowering costs at home. And the voters of our country are shut out of a debate that could define a generation.
War cannot be waged at the whim of a president. Not without congressional authorization. Not without transparency. Not without the consent of the nation.