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On the recordJune 23, 2025
The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
Source
cnn.com

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Johnson defends Trump's military action as respecting congressional powers.

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