The article discusses the historical context of Operation Menu, a covert bombing campaign by the U.S. military in Cambodia authorized by President Nixon, which circumvented congressional approval and led to abuses of power. Despite the unauthorized nature of the bombings, there was insufficient congressional support for impeachment. The article parallels Nixon's actions with Donald Trump's recent military decisions regarding Iran, noting a similar lack of congressional oversight and raising concerns about executive overreach in military actions. This reflects ongoing tensions between executive authority and legislative checks and balances in U.S. governance.
The U.S. military's Operation Menu marked a significant misuse of executive power, highlighting the challenges Congress faced in restraining Nixon's actions during the Vietnam War.
Nixon's secret bombing raids in Cambodia emphasized the need for an Authorization for Use of Military Force, a requirement that Trump misguidedly overlooked when acting against Iran.
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