{"id":17995,"date":"2025-06-23T22:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T22:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17995"},"modified":"2025-06-23T22:43:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T22:43:15","slug":"democrats-claim-trumps-iran-strikes-were-unconstitutional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17995","title":{"rendered":"Democrats Claim Trump\u2019s Iran Strikes Were \u2018Unconstitutional\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, several Democrats responded to President Donald Trump\u2019s decision to target Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities, not with commendation for the reported success of the U.S. military, but with assertions that the commander-in-chief has breached the Constitution.<\/p><div class=\"fvgxl69ff08ed8d014\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.fvgxl69ff08ed8d014 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.fvgxl69ff08ed8d014 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.fvgxl69ff08ed8d014 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.fvgxl69ff08ed8d014 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.fvgxl69ff08ed8d014 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"2925430361\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=2925430361&amp;adk=269718630&amp;adf=648989979&amp;pi=t.ma~as.2925430361&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1750638199&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Fdemocrats-claim-trumps-iran-strikes-were-unconstitutional%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLGt2NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTTWJKQU9ob3d2WUd4QkwzAR5PlzLUBSTWbAgerrs3EE9RC0yZmLERcMZi_WSA8va0EW26UtDHRRTj26M1Qg_aem_K7XhuINeNnlIFpuAeoTnlQ&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS4xMjAiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1750718485443&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=86&amp;idt=203&amp;shv=r20250617&amp;mjsv=m202506180101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3Dd947d8fbfc28d69c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1750717963%3AS%3DALNI_MYpp_F5nfgaz8T3bTgkMX8_naz5gQ&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010e23745ceff%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1750717963%3AS%3DALNI_MaQeY0v2J68n3tcj4RhW6uSZD23oQ&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D77c24d4442b18b6c%3AT%3D1750381118%3ART%3D1750717963%3AS%3DAA-AfjZkNbCeVr3gRc3H7b0swlzK&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C1200x280%2C820x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=7808961538064&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=456&amp;ady=1342&amp;biw=1732&amp;bih=859&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95353387%2C95362436%2C95362655%2C95363185%2C95364340%2C31093075%2C42533293%2C95344787%2C95359265%2C95364332%2C95364391&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=5373511319981899&amp;tmod=181868918&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C1745%2C859&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1.1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=4&amp;uci=a!4&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=205\" name=\"aswift_3\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!4\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"COSC9srOiI4DFV5NHgIdveU4Zg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<p>This includes Rep. Jim Himes from Connecticut, who serves as the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, despite the long-established executive authority to address threats under the War Powers Resolution, as well as the precedent set by Democratic presidents like Barack Obama, who frequently targeted both actual and perceived U.S. adversaries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9221018705729438\" data-ad-slot=\"1566954572\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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This represents an unlawful and alarming escalation. Bombing Iran brings us closer to conflict, not tranquility, and he is jeopardizing millions of lives,\u201d stated Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.). \u201cCongress must urgently enact our War Powers Resolution to restrain him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, presidents are authorized to initiate limited military actions without the need for Congressional consent, which permits the use of force for a duration of up to 60 days to counter imminent threats or safeguard U.S. personnel.<\/p>\n<p>Himes\u2019 remarks arise in light of Iran\u2019s extensively documented nuclear aspirations, its ongoing enrichment activities that contravene international agreements, and its backing of proxy militias and assaults on American forces throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p>The recent military operation focused on essential nuclear infrastructure, targeting Iran\u2019s underground enrichment facility at Fordow, its primary uranium enrichment site at Natanz, and missile-related nuclear assets located near Esfahan. President Trump praised the operation as a \u201chighly successful attack,\u201d stating, \u201cNow is the moment for peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, several Democrats responded to President Donald Trump\u2019s decision to target Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities, not with commendation for the reported success of the U.S. military, but with assertions that the commander-in-chief has breached the Constitution. This includes Rep. 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