Schumer: Congress unlikely to approve resolution authorizing military action

Published



Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Tuesday that Congress probably won’t grant President Trump permission to take more military action in the Middle East.

Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters Trump’s decision to bomb a Syrian airbase last week was “appropriate,” but said it was unlikely lawmakers would give him the green light for something much more extensive.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.