Pelosi says Trump launched strike killing Iranian general without authorization

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Source: the hill





By Rachel Frazin - 01/03/20 08:42 AM EST



Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday said that an airstrike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was not authorized and Congress was not consulted on the decision.

“The Administration has conducted tonight’s strikes in Iraq targeting high-level Iranian military officials and killing Iranian Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani without an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against Iran," Pelosi said in a statement.

"Further, this action was taken without the consultation of the Congress," she added.

She also said the move provoked "further dangerous escalation of violence."

"We cannot put the lives of American service members, diplomats and others further at risk by engaging in provocative and disproportionate actions," the top House Democrat said.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/476626-pelosi-says-trump-launched-strike-killing-iranian-general-without

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[CountAllVotes]

1. Rules do not apply to this fraud

As long as the stock market keeps going up, dump can do no wrong!

dump is a menace to the entire world!

Even after impeaching him, he walks away scot-free.

What kind of surreal reality is this anyway?

Since when is a criminal the president of the United States?

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!

& recommend!!!!

[abqtommy]

2. +100

[Wellstone ruled]

3. Another Congressional Law

violated. I will never forget what the Orange Anus said some time back. You con not Impeach a War time President.

And folks,this is what this nightmare is all about.

[Marthe48]

4. hope we can impeach a life-long criminal

who never should have been allowed to run for office in the first place.

God, I hope the good guys are running a long game we aren't seeing.

[Wellstone ruled]

5. Trump could give a shit less.

After all,it has been and is all about his White House Reality TV shit show.

Never forget his statement,you can not impeach a wartime president.

[riversedge]

6. abc: Pelosi demands briefing on US-Iran strike, Graham says he was informed beforehand

Pelosi demands briefing on US-Iran strike, Graham says he was informed beforehand

Republicans praised Trump's decision to order a strike on the Iranian general.



https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-demands-briefing-us-iran-strike-graham-trump/story?id=68049245&cid=social_twitter_abcnp

January 3, 2020, 12:15 PM


While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanded an immediate briefing on the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Friday that he was informed about the operation beforehand earlier this week while visiting President Donald Trump in Florida.

"I was briefed about the potential operation when I was down in Florida," Graham, who was spotted Monday playing golf with the president in West Palm Beach, told "Fox and Friends" Friday morning.

"I appreciate being brought into the orbit. I really appreciate President Trump letting the world know you cannot kill an American without impunity," Graham said. "We'll stand up for our people. And that is an absolutely essential message."
MORE: Leader of Iran's elite Quds Force killed in US airstrike near Baghdad airport

Pelosi is a member of the so-called "Gang of Eight" top congressional leaders protocol and the law require be informed of classified intelligence and national security matters, but she and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were not notified beforehand. An aide to Pelosi told ABC News Defense Secretary Mark Esper did call her afterward Thursday night.
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Rosemarie always VOTES DEMOCRAT
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Why did ERIC TRUMP know and you didn't. Don't you think the OLC MEMO needs too be Overturned? Its UNCONSTITUTIONAL and @realDonaldTrump
NEEDS too be INDICTED. Hes a RUSSIAN ASSET and a THREAT to NATIONAL SECURITY Daily.

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[EX500rider]

7. Don't think he has to tell them in advance according to the War Powers Act:

The War Powers Resolution requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of committing armed forces to military action and forbids armed forces from remaining for more than 60 days, with a further 30-day withdrawal period, without a Congressional authorization for use of military force (AUMF) or a declaration of war by the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Powers_Resolution

[The Mouth]

14. You beat me to it

[Bayard]

16. Wasn't this act carried out by a drone?

Is that covered under, "armed forces"?

[dware]

18. Yes.

It's an armed military drone, thereby making it part of the Armed Forces.

[EX500rider]

19. Yes, since it is under control of and directed by them. nt

[Miguelito Loveless]

8. Thanks for clarifying that.

Now, can you add that as another article of impeachment?

[maxsolomon]

9. When was the last time a President sought Congressional approval for use of force in Iraq?

Any time since the original Iraq AUMF?

The lack of a head's up to ANY Dem is more troubling to me than the lack of a new AUMF for Iran. Which they'd never get, even if they deigned to ask.

[Perseus]

10. Wag the dog

Of course we all know what this is, the con wants to start a war to take the attention away from his impeachment, or in the hopes that the Senate is going to say he cannot be impeached in a time of war.

This motherfucker (I apologize for my language but...) is going to create havoc in the World just to save his skin, he must be removed from office and caged in jail, along with his lapdog Bill Barr.

[durablend]

11. Pretty sure he gave them a briefing

*waves middle finger*

"SUCK IT!"

That's the extent of it.

[ffr]

12. Hang it around rePuticans' necks, Nancy!

You speak for the majority of Americans...which should read, all Americans. Except, at this point, we know we have about 25% of our populace that do not wish to have the U.S. Constitution applied to them.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

13. Just another law the IMPOTUS has broken

and for which he will suffer no consequences. The Republicans are fine with it, and his base loves the strength he's showing.

The Right Wing sound machine will claim the Democrats must withdraw the Articles of Impeachment because they are distracting IQ45 from his primary function, which is to ensure the security of the United States.

Just my humble opinion.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

15. Just another ordinary day of trumpie wiping his fat ass with The Constitution.

It is my sincere hope that when this opportunistic disease is removed from office that Congress passes some hard laws with actual enforcement teeth to prevent any other president from running roughshod over our laws with impunity

My hatred of this creature has become visceral.

[Bayard]

17. Authorization?

I don't need no authorization!

[Kaleva]

20. Interestingly, Peolosi doesn't say that Trump broke any laws.

The War Powers Resolution only requires that Trump inform Congress within 48 hours after action has been taken.