Ocasio-Cortez: Trump’s Iran Strikes Are Grounds for Impeachment

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said President Donald Trump’s unauthorized strikes on three Iranian sites are grounds for , calling the move a grave constitutional violation.

Trump announced the U.S. had achieved a “spectacular military success.” While several Democrats condemned the attack as unconstitutional, Ocasio-Cortez went further, accusing Trump of violating Congressional War Powers. “This is clearly grounds for impeachment,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote.

The strikes followed escalating tensions between and Israel. Although Democrats are in the minority and unlikely to succeed in an impeachment effort, the push reflects growing concern over presidential overreach in military actions.


Click play to listen to the AURN News report from Clay Cane. Follow @claycane & @aurnonline for more.

- Advertisement -

The post Ocasio-Cortez: Trump’s Iran Strikes Are Grounds for Impeachment appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

Sports betting bill still alive in Georgia House

(The Center Square) – A bill that would allow...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Taxpayers funding $52.8M Route 9 upgrade; residents raise safety concerns

(The Center Square) – Illinois is set to receive...

Op-Ed: A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates

Washington’s public education system is built on decades of...

Taxpayer group urges Trump, Congress to confront rising federal debt

A national taxpayer advocacy group is calling on President...

Climate and energy experts praise Trump’s Endangerment Finding repeal

(The Center Square) – Climate and energy experts have...

Advocates argue new data center restrictions might close Illinois market

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have proposed stricter...

Are Psychopaths As Dangerous As The Legal System Believes?

For decades, judicial systems in North America have been...

More like this
Related

Taxpayers funding $52.8M Route 9 upgrade; residents raise safety concerns

(The Center Square) – Illinois is set to receive...

Medical Notes: A New Form Of Primary Care, The Hidden Risk Of Suicide, And How To Maintain Muscle Strength

Your next doctor’s visit might come with a membership...

Op-Ed: A new framework for reviewing Washington’s K–12 education mandates

Washington’s public education system is built on decades of...

Taxpayer group urges Trump, Congress to confront rising federal debt

A national taxpayer advocacy group is calling on President...