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[–] tal@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I don't think that Trump is going to get an AUMF for it. His own party didn't give him one with a trifecta in place. I saw quotes from multiple clearly-unhappy Republican legislators talking about how it'd be very difficult for Trump to get one, given that he didn't consult with them prior to kicking this off.

I mean, I wouldn't give Trump one either, certainly not with Hegseth as SecDef.

And if the Republicans aren't going to give him one, then I'd say that the chances of the Democrats doing so are considerably less.

Thing is, though, I think that that's more likely to extend it. Like, the American military rolling in in force would end the situation, but if that doesn't happen...shrugs Iran doesn't have much reason to stop. I don't know who else would go in and use force.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I don't think an AUMF really matters anymore.