Senator Kim Files War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s Unconstitutional War
Senator Kim Files War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s Unconstitutional War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) filed a War Powers Resolution to make the people's voice heard against Donald Trump’s war in Iran. On day 46 of this unconstitutional war, Senator Kim stood alongside fellow Democrats to make clear: as Donald Trump recklessly continues this war, driving up costs and causing instability in the region, Congress must vote – for the servicemembers in harm’s way and every American footing the bill for Trump’s war.
Senator Kim’s War Powers Resolution is one of several filed or to be filed by Senate Democrats to force Republicans to do their job and vote to reclaim Congress’ constitutional authority over this war.
“We're seeing this war that's being fought in our name, at our expense, but without our say...” said Senator Kim. “I worked there at the White House during wartime. I saw what it meant for us to be able to send our servicemen and women, and to be able to try to look after our own national security. Nothing that I see right now resembles anything that the American people should have to endure.”
He continued: “As we see a president now, basically playing chicken in the strait of Hormuz, and who is it that's going to struggle and pay for this? It’s the American people.”
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At today’s press conference, Senator Kim also called for immediate hearings from the Trump administration on the realities of this war. He made clear: “We need to hear from Secretary Hegseth and General Caine. We should have an exact accounting of exactly how much money this is costing the American people.”
Just last week, the Pentagon rejected Senator Kim’s direct request for a briefing.
Senator Kim is working alongside Democratic colleagues in the Senate to put forward War Powers Resolutions and force Senate Republican leadership to hold debate and regular votes on this war. Fellow Senators leading this effort include: Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA).
