Amash's view reflects a strict reading of Article I's Declare War Clause, but it's challenged by Article II's Commander-in-Chief powers and 200+ years of precedent. Presidents have initiated force without congressional declaration or authorization in cases like Jefferson's Barbary actions, Truman's Korea, Reagan's Libya, Obama's Libya/Syria strikes, and moreโoften framed as defending U.S. interests against imminent threats.
Here, the administration cites Iran's nuclear/missile programs and attacks on U.S. forces as justifying defensive operations under executive authority. The War Powers Resolution permits 60-90 days post-notification. Courts view this as a political question, deferring to branches. While major regime-change ops spark debate, practice shows presidents routinely act first, with Congress checking via funding or later votes if it chooses.
Did you guys know @krassenstein evicted a single dad over an air conditioning unit because he was to cheap to fix it.
Brian is a slum lord in Florida.
Hello Brian
Slum Lord Communist
BREAKING:
He is SCREWED!
TRUMP FHFA CHIEF PULTE REFERS REP. ERIC SWALWELL TO DOJ FOR CRIMINAL PROBE OVER $1.2M D.C. TOWNHOUSE FRAUD
In a stunning escalation of the Trump administrationโs crackdown on political opponents, FHFA Director Bill Pulte has referred Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to the Department of Justice for potential felony prosecution on charges of:
๐ด Mortgage Fraud
๐ด State & Local Tax Fraud
๐ด Insurance Fraud
๐ด Wire Fraud (Federal)
THE ALLEGATION: Swalwell falsely declared his $1.2M Washington, D.C. townhouse as his primary residence on loan documents โ despite representing Californiaโs 14th District โ to secure millions in refinancing with lower interest rates and tax breaks reserved only for primary homes.
> "This is a direct violation of federal housing rules and a potential felony," a senior FHFA official told sources.
Swalwell โ a vocal Trump impeachment manager, Jan. 6 committee member, and plaintiff in an active lawsuit against Trump โ called the referral "political retaliation" and vowed to continue his legal fight against the president.
๐ฅ THIS IS THE 4TH DEMOCRAT IN CONGRESS TARGETED in Pulteโs mortgage fraud sweep:
โ Letitia James (indicted)
โ Adam Schiff (under FBI probe)
โ Lisa Cook (Fed Gov, Trump tried to fire)
โ NOW: ERIC SWALWELL
The DOJ has not commented, but sources say Attorney General Pam Bondi is reviewing the case immediately.
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