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Katherine Clark: “The power to declare war resides solely with Congress. Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized…”

On the recordJune 21, 2025
The power to declare war resides solely with Congress. Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran is unauthorized and unconstitutional.
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Katherine Clark
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Clark states that Trump's military action violates the Constitution.

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