Trump stated, 'I like the guy, Herzog. He will be a national hero if he gives Bibi a pardon. I will very much appreciate it.' This reflects his belief that a pardon would positively impact Herzog's standing.
The US Constitution limits a president's war-making powers. A subsequent law passed in 1973, dubbed the War Powers Act, further codified that presidents must cease military action after 60 days, or receive congressional authorization to legally continue.
What Saturday's awful event does not change is that the Constitution and multiple federal statutes require Congress to authorize construction of a ballroom on White House grounds, and that Congress has not done so.
We also send out a prayer of thanks that our president, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending was injured in last night's incident at the press correspondents' dinner.