5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

"Any suggestion that the White House is not working efficiently and successfully with our partners in the legislative branch is a suggestion not based in reality. While the president is the commander-in-chief, only Congress has the constitutional power to declare war. Democrats are urging Congress to vote on war powers resolutions, spearheaded by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), which would immediately remove the military from hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress."

"Trump's strikes on Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro also went forward without Congress' sign off. Democrats largely criticized the president for overstepping his authority by not receiving congressional authorization or briefing lawmakers ahead of time. However, Republicans in Congress defended Trump's decision. A war powers resolution aimed Trump's operation in Venezuela failed in January in both the House, with the Senate blocking a final vote on the measure."

"Trump did not ask Congress for approval to institute sweeping tariffs on countries around the world. The Supreme Court ruled last month that most of the tariffs were illegal."

Trump's second term has involved multiple instances of circumventing congressional authority. Military strikes on Iran and Venezuela proceeded without congressional authorization, despite the Constitution reserving war declaration powers to Congress. Democrats have pushed war powers resolutions to halt hostilities, though passage remains uncertain due to internal party divisions. Trump's unilateral tariff implementation on multiple countries also lacked congressional approval. While Republicans have largely defended Trump's decisions, some discontent is emerging. The White House maintains it operates efficiently with the legislative branch, citing legislative victories. These actions represent significant constitutional tensions between executive and legislative powers.

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