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Democratic Iran resolution won’t tie Trump’s hands

By Tom Rogan
Published January 9, 2020 4:20pm ET
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Democratic Iran resolution won’t tie Trump’s hands
As commander in chief, President Trump has significant constitutional latitude to use force in defense of American interests. I note this truth in light of Democratic Rep. Elise Slotkin’s new war powers resolution. Supported by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the resolution aims to prevent Trump from carrying out strikes similar to the recent U.S. military […]

As commander in chief, President Trump has significant constitutional latitude to use force in defense of American interests.

I note this truth in light of Democratic Rep. Elise Slotkin’s new war powers resolution. Supported by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the resolution aims to prevent Trump from carrying out strikes similar to the recent U.S. military operation to kill Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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