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On the recordJune 24, 2025
President Trump’s unilateral, unprovoked use of force without congressional authorization or notice constitutes an abuse of power when there was no imminent threat to the United States, which facilitates the devolution of American democracy into authoritarianism.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Al Green's statement on Trump's military actions without congressional approval.

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