House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called for a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force as President Trump weighs strikes in retaliation for Syria’s suspected use of chemical weapons against civilians.
Pelosi said that while Trump’s actions were “proportionate” last spring when he ordered a missile strike against a Syrian airfield, Congress should first grant him new authorization if he decides to expand on those actions.
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