Trump lacks the legal authority to go to war unless “none of us” approves.

Author: conorlarkin (22603 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 8:27 pm on Mar 15, 2026

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Only Congress (“none of us”) can authorize the use of military power of this magnitude.

For good reason.

You keep skipping over this threshold issue.

The American Dream belongs to all of us. — Kamala Harris

Replies to: “Trump lacks the legal authority to go to war unless “none of us” approves.”

Just the facts folks, just the facts. I haven't seen any published opinions referring to this war. - JarHead4ND - 10:48pm 3/14/26 (39) [View All]
- Unpossible. We know Iraq had no WMDs. - NedoftheHill - 4:06am 3/15/26
- Trump should declare victory and call it all off - Chris94 - 1:01am 3/15/26
  - I tend to agree at this point, since the stated objective has now been achieved, and it has been a - BaronVonZemo - 12:24pm 3/15/26
    - None of us have the insider info that those in the War Room have. - ELP - 5:07pm 3/15/26
      - The more the Dems publicly push for an end, the more comfort & aid they give to the enemy. - NedoftheHill - 2:59am 3/16/26
      - Valid point. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:07pm 3/15/26
      - Trump lacks the legal authority to go to war unless “none of us” approves. - conorlarkin - 8:27pm 3/15/26
        
        And Obama? Did none of us give him the legal authority? You keep skipping over that part. [NT] - ELP - 9:06pm 3/15/26
        
        Link to when Obama launched an unauthorized war against a foreign sovereign? [NT] - conorlarkin - 11:28pm 3/15/26
        
        Shhhhhh…every MAGA dolt skips over those pesky facts [NT] - Domer From Hell - 8:59pm 3/15/26
        
        Another pesky fact: Conor says the opposite when Dems in charge. - NedoftheHill - 10:29pm 3/15/26
        
        Link to when I supported unauthorized war against a foreign sovereign? [NT] - conorlarkin - 11:27pm 3/15/26
        
        Just for starters. You wanna do Clinton next? [NT] [LINK] - ELP - 2:08am 3/16/26
        
        Obama's justifications work for Trump, too. Only difference: conor gives Democrats a pass, not GOP. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 4:01pm 3/16/26
        
        Libya. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:30pm 3/15/26
        
        Swing batta batta … [NT] [LINK] - conorlarkin - 11:38pm 3/15/26
        
        And a miss. UN security council is not the US Congress, as much as you would like it to be. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 3:58pm 3/16/26
    - What is the “Cali story?” And we’re not in the Ukraine war… - Domer From Hell - 3:56pm 3/15/26
    - “since the stated objective has now been achieved” —regime change? unconditional surrender? [NT] - conorlarkin - 1:18pm 3/15/26
      - Defang the viper. Fringe benefits are always accepted, but not worthy of prolonged conflict in and - BaronVonZemo - 3:54pm 3/15/26
        
        Trump told us last year that Iran's nuclear program was "obliterated." Was he lying? [NT] - conorlarkin - 4:42pm 3/15/26
        
        Can you think of any alternatives to this? I can. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:11pm 3/15/26
    - Brilliant - suddenly war/invasion okay if trump and Putin do it. - jimbasil - 1:10pm 3/15/26
    - No criticism allowed! [NT] [LINK] - conorlarkin - 1:05pm 3/15/26
    - That is really impressive - Chris94 - 12:57pm 3/15/26
      - It won't be a problem again unless they believe we don't maintain our resolve to act again. - BaronVonZemo - 4:06pm 3/15/26
        
        You are having a hard time imagining yourself in their shoes - Chris94 - 7:19pm 3/15/26
        
        But you fail to understand they already hate us and have stated their goal is to destroy us. - BaronVonZemo - 11:10pm 3/15/26
        
        They can say whatever they want. They don’t have the capability to hurt us. - Chris94 - 12:14am 3/16/26
        
        Not anymore. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 1:47am 3/16/26
        
        There are many more who are experienced at this who disagree. When they talk, I'll listen. - ELP - 9:29pm 3/15/26
        
        Yet you continue to pollute the board with your MAGA stupidity. Oh the irony [NT] - Domer From Hell - 10:00pm 3/15/26
        
        When are you coming to Michigan? - BaronVonZemo - 11:36pm 3/15/26
        
        Possibly in June or July. I’ll PM you when my travel plans are finalized [NT] - Domer From Hell - 12:19am 3/16/26
  - Looking forward to Iran dictating terms to President TACO. [NT] - conorlarkin - 1:04am 3/15/26
    - Love all the deep thinkers & experts at war chiming in. [NT] - ELP - 2:58pm 3/15/26
- Who's in charge of Iran and its military now? Who one single person has the authority to surrender? - ELP - 11:57pm 3/14/26
  - In America, when the Supreme Leader is in a coma…the Easter Bunny customarily steps in… - TakethetrainKnute - 2:09am 3/15/26
    - Did you run this by Corn Pop? [NT] - Frankx - 3:43am 3/15/26

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