What They Are Saying: RSC Leadership Fires Back After Democrats Attempt to Undercut President Trump Mid-Mission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump launched Operation Epic Fury last weekend, delivering a decisive blow to the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. For decades, weak leadership allowed Iran's terror regime to metastasize into an imminent threat against the United States and its allies.

President Trump has acted within his constitutional authority and in line with decades of presidential precedent. Despite that, every House Democrat moved to pass a War Powers Resolution that would dangerously tie his hands mid-mission and put America's national security at risk.

Here is what Members of the Republican Study Committee’s leadership team said to set the record straight on President Trump’s constitutional authority:

“President Trump acted lawfully, decisively, and consistently with decades of presidential precedent," said RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11). ”When President Obama took military action against Libya in 2011, Democrats insisted he had full authority and did not require congressional authorization. That standard does not change because they do not like this President. Members who want to strip the Commander in Chief of his tools mid-mission owe our service members, and the American people, an explanation.”

“The President has clear constitutional authority to take action to defend American interests and protect our allies. Democrats’ attempt to undermine that authority puts our national security, and our troops, in harm’s way. At a time when our service members are carrying out a dangerous mission, Congress should be focused on standing firmly behind them and ensuring they have the resources and support needed to finish the job,” said RSC Vice-Chair Ben Cline  (VA-06).

"This Saturday, I will join Iowa families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of two Iowa heroes. No family should have to make that trip — and passing this resolution would have put more soldiers at risk. The Commander in Chief acted within the same constitutional authority exercised by presidents of both parties. Stripping him of those tools while troops are still in the field is not something I am willing to accept,” said RSC National Security Task Force Chair Zach Nunn (IA-03).