The Truth About Presidential Military Power

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Before you judge one president, know the history.

Presidents from both parties have used U.S. military force without new congressional approval — often citing “Commander-in-Chief” authority under Article II of the Constitution.

Just a few examples for the record:

Barack Obama

  • 2011: Libya intervention (airstrikes with NATO) — no new AUMF.
  • 2014: Air campaign against ISIS in Iraq & Syria — used 2001 & 2002 AUMFs instead of new authorization.

Donald Trump

  • 2017: Tomahawk strike on Syria after Assad’s chemical attack — no congressional vote.
  • 2020: Drone strike killing Iran’s Gen. Soleimani in Iraq — justified as “self-defense,” but no new authorization.

Joe Biden

  • 2021: Airstrikes in Syria & Iraq against Iranian-backed militias — no new AUMF.
  • 2024: Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen & Red Sea — bipartisan criticism for bypassing Congress.

All three presidents—Obama, Trump, and Biden—used military force abroad without explicit congressional approval.

So when people claim “Trump can’t use the military for anti-narcotics or border threats without Congress” — history shows Democrat and Republican presidents alike have done the same under the same constitutional authority.

Educate before you accuse.
Presidential power grows when Congress refuses to act. That’s the real issue. Unfortunately, bad actors rarely wait for congressional debate.

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