The Trump administration defended a major military action termed "Operation Midnight Hammer," which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities without prior Congressional approval. This strike involved the largest B-2 bomber operation in U.S. history and aimed to disrupt Iran's nuclear ambitions. Officials described it as a limited engagement rather than a declaration of war, emphasizing that it targeted specific nuclear sites. Some lawmakers, however, expressed concerns regarding the legality of the strike and the president’s authority under war powers, highlighting a bipartisan push for greater Congressional oversight.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "This was designed to degrade and/or destroy three nuclear sites related to their nuclear weaponization ambitions."
Vice President Vance emphasized, "The president has clear authority to act to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction..."
Vance also noted, "Now we have a president who actually knows how to accomplish America's national security objectives."
Some lawmakers are questioning Trump's authority, with Rep. Thomas Massie co-authoring a bipartisan War Powers Resolution.
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