On the war authorization, Sen. Ron Johnson is both right and wrong

Published



Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., rightly believes the current Authorization for the Use of Military Force being cited to target the Islamic State is inappropriate to the present terrorist threat. Unfortunately, Johnson says he accepts it anyway.

Asked by the Washington Examiner for his view on the AUMF, Tuesday, Johnson stated, “No way does it apply to this situation right now. It’s just obvious it doesn’t, but by precedent it does. And so by precedent I really don’t have a problem in — Obama took that authority — and I have no problem with future presidents doing that as well.”

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.