"They say, 'if you use the word 'war', that's maybe not a good thing to do,' instead calling the conflict a 'military operation' and a 'military decimation.'"
"Trump has said the 'War Powers Act is Unconstitutional,' and Vice President JD Vance has painted it as 'fundamentally ... fake.'"
"Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said a congressional authorization was unnecessary because 'we're currently in major combat operations in Iran' on a four- to six-week timeline."
"House Speaker Mike Johnson has also rejected the idea that the U.S. is at war, arguing the operation is narrowly tailored."
The administration's messaging on military operations reflects confusion over terminology, oscillating between 'war' and 'military operation.' Recent speeches have highlighted this inconsistency, with references to military actions in Venezuela and Iran. The War Powers Resolution complicates the situation, as Congress holds the power to declare war, yet presidents often act without formal approval. Lawmakers have attempted to limit military actions, particularly regarding Iran, but face resistance from the administration, which claims existing operations do not require congressional authorization.
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