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Thomas Massie: “The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation…”

On the recordJune 21, 2025
The Constitution does not permit the executive branch to unilaterally commit an act of war against a sovereign nation that hasn’t attacked the United States.
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Massie argues against Trump's military action in Iran based on constitutional grounds.

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