jonny5
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This is far more important than Russian conspiracies, tweets, or even domestic violence. Now that the war against ISIS is over in Syria, the US military has no business and no authority to be involved in a Syrian civil war. The constitution specifically states that the President is Commander when called into service, and that congress has the power to declare war, raise and support armies. Further, congress passed a law which specifically prohibits deployment without ongoing authorization from congress.
Unfortunately Trump is claiming he has unlimited power to wage war in the public interest, which simply isnt the case. Congress will need to act to keep him in check.
(b) Termination of use of United States Armed Forces; exceptions; extension period
Within sixty calendar days after a report is submitted or is required to be submitted pursuant to section 1543(a)(1) of this title, whichever is earlier, the President shall terminate any use of United States Armed Forces with respect to which such report was submitted (or required to be submitted), unless the Congress (1) has declared war or has enacted a specific authorization for such use of United States Armed Forces, (2) has extended by law such sixty-day period, or (3) is physically unable to meet as a result of an armed attack upon the United States. Such sixty-day period shall be extended for not more than an additional thirty days if the President determines and certifies to the Congress in writing that unavoidable military necessity respecting the safety of United States Armed Forces requires the continued use of such armed forces in the course of bringing about a prompt removal of such forces.
Unfortunately Trump is claiming he has unlimited power to wage war in the public interest, which simply isnt the case. Congress will need to act to keep him in check.
Why Are U.S. Troops Staying in Syria? Trump Admin. Won?t Say
In a pair of letters issued within the last month, Pentagon and State Department officials indicated that the Trump administration envisions U.S. soldiers remaining on the ground in Syria and Iraq indefinitely, even once Islamic State militants have been defeated, and does not believe it requires additional permission from Congress to do so.