The problem, in this case, isn’t Trump defying the law, it’s that there are far too many legal ways for him to get away with this shit.
Since 1974, when Congress got their shit together enough to pass the War Powers Resolution with a veto proof majority, they’ve basically been constantly ceding war powers back to the president through open ended Authorizations for Use of Military Force, with no expiry and unbelievably vague terms. Biden, for example, cited the 2002 AUMF for his military actions.
Until Congress actually gets together and undoes that mess - which, to my understanding, will once again require a veto proof majority - presidents will basically be free to do as they please with the military.
Now if only trump wasn’t such an narcissist and had a moral compass so he respected rules, laws and verdicts …
The problem, in this case, isn’t Trump defying the law, it’s that there are far too many legal ways for him to get away with this shit.
Since 1974, when Congress got their shit together enough to pass the War Powers Resolution with a veto proof majority, they’ve basically been constantly ceding war powers back to the president through open ended Authorizations for Use of Military Force, with no expiry and unbelievably vague terms. Biden, for example, cited the 2002 AUMF for his military actions.
Until Congress actually gets together and undoes that mess - which, to my understanding, will once again require a veto proof majority - presidents will basically be free to do as they please with the military.