Flouting War Powers Act, Trump claims his tweets are sufficient notice to Congress that U.S. may strike Iran

Washington Compost ^ | Jan 5, 2020 | Felicia Sonmez

[where's_the_Outrage?]

President Trump claimed Sunday that his tweets are sufficient notice to Congress of any possible U.S. military strike on Iran, in an apparent dismissal of his obligations under the War Powers Act of 1973.

Trump’s declaration, which comes two days after his administration launched a drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, was met with disbelief and ridicule from congressional Democrats, who called on the president to respect the role of the legislative branch in authorizing new military action abroad.

“These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner,” Trump tweeted from his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla., late Sunday afternoon. “Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!”

[puppypusher]

The President killed to birds with one stone.He advises congress of his plans and he warned the Iranians that any stupid action on their part could cause a catastrophic retaliation.

[ptsal]

It appears the "Old Gray Lady" has transitioned to another color.

Perhaps, "#FCDFFF"

https://www.computerhope.com/htmcolor.htm

[tbw2]

Obama launches 2,800 strikes on Iraq, Syria without congressional approval
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/27/congress-still-not-specifically-authorizing-islami/