Some House Democrats are unhappy with the Biden administration, which attacked Houthi strongholds in Yemen on Thursday night without Congressional approval.
“The President needs to come to Congress before he launches an attack against the Houthis in Yemen and drags us into another Middle East conflict,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., wrote about X. “That's Article 1 of the Constitution.
“I will stand up for that regardless of whether we have a Democrat or a Republican in the White House,” he added.
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Congressman Ro Khanna criticized the Biden administration for not seeking Congressional approval before attacking targets in Yemen (Rep. Ro Khanna Office)
President Biden announced in a statement that the United States led a coordinated airstrike in Yemen with support from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Bahrain.
He said the targets were “used by Houthi rebels to jeopardize freedom of navigation in one of the world's most important waterways.”
“These airstrikes were not authorized by Congress. The Constitution is clear. The sole authority to authorize military involvement in foreign conflicts rests with Congress. All presidents, regardless of party, must first come to Congress. Military authorization must be sought,” said Congressman Val Hoyle. , D-Ore. wrote to X.
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President Biden announces strike on Thursday night (Hannah Baier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) warned that bypassing Congress risks drawing the United States into more foreign conflicts.
“The United States cannot risk re-engaging in a decades-old conflict without Congressional authorization. The White House must work with Congress before continuing airstrikes in Yemen,” Pocan wrote in X. Ta.
But Republican leaders, in a rare move, praised Biden for the move.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell welcomed the U.S. and coalition operations against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists who have violently disrupted international commerce and attacked U.S. ships in the Red Sea. President Biden's decision to use military force against the United States is premature.” , R-Ky., said in a statement.
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“These airstrikes are a direct response to the unprecedented Houthi attack on international shipping in the Red Sea, including the first-ever use of anti-ship ballistic missiles,” Biden said of the airstrikes.
Houthi-held Yemeni coast as demonstrators march through the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah in solidarity with Gaza residents, as fighting continues between Israel and the militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, January 4, 2024. Guard members are patrolling the sea. Gaza. (AFP via Getty Images)
“These attacks endangered U.S. service members, civilian sailors, and partners, jeopardized trade, and threatened freedom of navigation,” he said in a statement. “27 attacks on international commercial vessels affected more than 50 countries. ” he said.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in southern Israel and the Red Sea since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October.
Since then, the Israel story has driven a wedge within the Democratic Party, with hardliners and progressives becoming more critical of US-Israel relations and the military response in Gaza, while mainstream Democrats continue to support the Middle East alliance. ing.
