Trump: War Powers Act unconstitutional, Iran war 60 days
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- Trump suggested on Friday that the War Powers Act is unconstitutional, arguing it violates presidential authority.
- Iran war reached its 60th day, a key milestone under the Vietnam War-era War Powers Act that normally requires congressional authorization for continued hostilities.
- U.S. and Israel launched attacks against Iran on Feb. 28, marking the start of the current conflict.
- Trump formally notified Congress in March about the military actions, yet the War Powers Act still mandates explicit congressional approval.
- War Powers Act is a Vietnam War-era statute that obliges presidents to seek congressional authorizations for foreign conflicts, a requirement Trump disputes as unconstitutional.
Why it matters: Congress loses a legal lever to demand a vote on the Iran war, while the administration gains leeway to continue operations without formal approval, reshaping the constitutional balance of war‑making authority and limiting congressional oversight of foreign military actions today.
