This is clearly within the president's authority. But, you know, these debates have occurred over many, many decades. The power of the president versus the power of the Congress to declare war. And We have authorized the use of military force in some specific instances. But it's unlikely that the president, because of Trump, Trump derangement syndrome, it's unlikely that Congress is going to act here. (03:36–03:41)
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Asserts that Congress has authorized military force in specific cases.
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