"Trump stated, 'Because it's never been sought before. There's been numerous, many, many times. Nobody's ever gotten it before. They consider it totally unconstitutional.' He emphasized that the administration is in touch with Congress but insists that seeking authorization has never been a precedent."
"The president claimed, 'We're always in touch with Congress. But nobody's ever sought it before. Nobody's ever asked for it before. It's never been used before. Why should we be different?' This reflects his stance on the War Powers Resolution."
President Trump has faced criticism for not seeking congressional approval for military action against Iran as the conflict reaches 60 days. He stated that no previous president has sought such authorization, claiming it is unconstitutional. Trump also mentioned that the U.S. is in a ceasefire with Iran, which he believes pauses the requirement for congressional approval. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth supported this view, asserting that the ceasefire stops the 60-day clock for military action authorization.
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