Schumer Calls for War Powers Vote, Cites Lack of Coherent Strategy in Trump’s Iran Nuclear Facility Strike

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has criticized the Trump administration's recent military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, stating that no president should unilaterally lead the nation into war without a clear strategy, detailed plan, or explanation. Following a confidential briefing with security and military officials, Schumer expressed that the administration lacks a coherent strategy, an endgame, and a specific plan regarding how to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He emphasized that Congress and the American public are owed answers and called on Senate Republican Leader Thune to hold an immediate vote to enforce the War Powers Act. Schumer reiterated that the administration should have sought congressional approval before carrying out the attack and stressed the importance of enforcing the War Powers Resolution to compel the administration to articulate a clear strategy and respond to specific questions about the military action.