US President Donald Trump suggests he will not seek Congressional authorisation for military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution, describing those calling for it as “not patriotic”, Al Jazeera reports.
Arguing against the need for authorisation under the law, which requires a US president to seek approval within 60 days of deploying troops, Trump says, “many presidents… have gone and exceeded it. It’s never been used.
“Most people consider it totally unconstitutional,” Trump added. “Also, we had a ceasefire, so that gives you additional time … We’re in the midst of a big victory.”
