https:\/\/reason.com\/2025\/06\/23\/just-dont-call-it-a-war<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"“Given that Congress wasn’t consulted about Trump’s weekend strikes on Iran either (more on that in a bit), the administration’s “we’re not at war” insistences allow it to pretend it’s not completely ignoring the Constitution.”<\/p>\n
…<\/p>\n
“Nevertheless, Republican Congressional leaders have cheered on Trump’s unconstitutional attack on Iran. Most rank-and-file Republicans have offered support as well, with a few notable exceptions like Rep. Thomas Massie (R\u2013Ky.), who got roasted by Trump on Truth Social for his trouble.”<\/p>\n
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