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Trump’s Airstrikes on Iran Spur Impeachment Clash Over War Powers

The impeachment debate centers on whether the president can order military action without congressional approval just weeks before midterm elections will decide Congress’s balance of power.

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Overview

  • On June 21, President Trump ordered precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities without seeking congressional approval to prevent the development of nuclear weapons.
  • Leading Democrats such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have labeled the unilateral attack a violation of the Constitution and called for impeachment proceedings.
  • Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans maintain the president acted within his authority to stop weapons of mass destruction, pointing to similar past actions by previous administrations.
  • With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, formal impeachment moves are unlikely before the midterm elections, which Democrats say will determine whether such efforts can proceed.
  • The showdown highlights an intensifying partisan struggle over war powers and foreshadows a possible clash over military authorizations if congressional control shifts.