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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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