President Obama believes the
Unitary Executive has the power to unilaterally order a military strike on Syria in retribution for use of chemical weapons on civilians, Senator Obama stated the President needed Congressional authorization for war. However, in a magnanimous display Obama promised to ask Congress for authorization to attack Syria.
Given President-elect Obama kept his mouth shut when Israel used
cluster munitions,
white phosphorous and
DIME bombs on its neighbors, his outrage on the Syrian attacks looks hollow and one sided.
Update 6-23-25: President Donald Trump attacked Iran's nuclear facilities without Congressional approval, much less the Constitutionally required war declaration.
