Donald Trump urged Tehran to negotiate a new deal, signaling that military options remain on the table if diplomacy fails. His tough stance was immediately criticized by Rep. Ilhan Omar, who called a potential strike ‘illegal’ and argued that only Congress has the authority to authorize war. “Congress, not the president alone, holds the constitutional authority to decide whether the country goes to war,” Omar said. Her comments come as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran. Omar’s criticism centers on the constitutional role of Congress in declaring war. Lawmakers from both parties have, in past conflicts, debated the limits of executive authority when it comes to military action abroad.
Rep Ilhan Omar is warning against what she described as an “illegal” potential US strike on Iran, arguing that Congress, not the president alone, holds the constitutional authority to decide whether the country goes to war.
