Democrats Criticize Trump Strike, Some Call Impeachment

Following President Trump's order of targeted strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Democratic lawmakers such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sean Casten, and Bernie Sanders have called for his impeachment, citing the lack of congressional approval as unconstitutional. Critics argue that Trump's military action bypassed Congress, but this rationale is viewed by some commentators and observers as hypocritical, given that previous presidents including Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden conducted military strikes without explicit congressional authorization without facing similar impeachment demands. Defenders of Trump emphasize his constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief under Article II, while noting that Congress has the formal power to declare war under Article I, though the U.S. has not formally declared war since World War II. The debate exposes a partisan divide, with accusations that opposition to Trump’s actions is driven more by political animosity than consistent constitutional principles. Prominent Democrats and media figures have criticized Trump vigorously, while pointing to past precedents to highlight double standards. This controversy underscores ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches over military authority and constitutional interpretation.