Democrats Suddenly Discover Congress Must Approve Foreign Raids
House Democrats are reportedly dusting off their Congressional War Powers Act manuals, preparing for a potential future where Trump might unilaterally invade Venezuela, Mexico, or, tellingly, Greenland. Figures like Hakeem Jeffries and Jim McGovern are expressing grave concern, emphasizing that 'we should take him at his word' regarding military threats. One might wonder where this impassioned
commitment to congressional oversight was during, say, the last twenty years of undeclared wars, drone strikes, and interventions launched under both Republican and Democratic administrations. This renewed concern for international law and congressional authority appears to be selective. Critics might recall the swift passage of resolutions supporting foreign military actions, often with
bipartisan fanfare, when the targets are less... economically inconvenient, or when powerful lobbying groups are pushing specific agendas. While the specter of Trump invading Greenland is certainly bizarre, the consistent lack of outrage for similar transgressions when they align with established foreign policy interests, or major campaign donors, raises questions about the sincerity of this
newfound constitutional fervor.