"After President Donald Trump's unilateral decision to use the United States military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, some lawmakers criticised him for ordering it without any authorisation from Congress. Trump, in a January 8 Truth Social post, said he has the power to do that and questioned the constitutionality of a related law. The War Powers Act is Unconstitutional, totally violating Article II of the Constitution, as all Presidents, and their Departments of Justice, have determined before me, Trump wrote."
"Within days of the Venezuela operation, the US Senate advanced a resolution to limit further military operations in the Latin American country without congressional backing, with five Republicans joining Democrats in supporting it. But this measure has little chance of being enacted, since it would need Trump's signature if the Republican-controlled House passes it, which is uncertain. For decades, presidents and Congress have battled over who has the institutional power to declare war."
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military action to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro without congressional authorization, prompting criticism from some lawmakers. Trump posted on Truth Social asserting presidential power and called the 1973 War Powers Resolution unconstitutional, saying it violates Article II. Courts have repeatedly declined to rule on the resolution's constitutionality. The U.S. Senate moved a bipartisan resolution to limit further operations in Venezuela, but the measure faces low prospects because it would require the president's signature if the Republican-controlled House approves it. Historical disputes persist over whether Congress or presidents hold primary war-declaring authority.
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