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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
Source
cnn.com
Jan 10, 2026

Editor's note · Context

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

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