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Mike Lee: This action likely falls within the president’s inherent authority under Article II of the Constitution to protect U.S.…

On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
This action likely falls within the president’s inherent authority under Article II of the Constitution to protect U.S. personnel from an actual or imminent attack.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah
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cnn.com
Jan 10, 2026

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Lee defends the legality of the Venezuela raid under presidential authority.

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