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@9RLV4X4 from Illinois answered…1hr1H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

It depends. ideally yes we would want to go through the proper authorization channels, but also depending on the target,…

@9RLRR4C from Indiana answered…2hrs2H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I don't trust DJT to decide by himself, but generally speaking I think it does fall under presidential acts that may be…

@9RLMFVW from Pennsylvania answered…5hrs5H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only in moments where America is in imminent danger of attack. Congress moves too slow to be effective during t…

@9RLHTZB from Pennsylvania answered…7hrs7H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

The President may have to respond to a situation immediately, so Congress should not have to approve every military acti…

@9RLG8HK from Kansas answered…8hrs8H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, as long as there has been proven facts that a threat has been identified and only to the minimum extent required to…

@9RL8YPV from Michigan answered…11hrs11H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Situational. In dire need of last second decision then the president should make the call. Otherwise any conflict with…

@9RKZPV9 from California answered…19hrs19H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes but make sure to have evidence to back up military claims to congress by 72 hours after said military action is take…

@9RKWTTT from Illinois answered…21hrs21H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Only in emergency situations/situations in which there isn't enough time to get congressional approval

@9RKV5DB from Minnesota answered…22hrs22H

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but it should require congressional approval after the period required for any other war or conflict per the consti…

@9RK9ZRC from Florida answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, however, there should be a 3-month window during which the president's troops can stay in the country. After that,…

@9RHSLST from Kansas answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes. Since Congress already gave the President blanket permission to start wars without asking, he is entitled to do so.…

@9RJW3SS from South Carolina answered…1 day1D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only in emergency situations where preventing a terrorist attack cannot be put on hold by waiting for Congressi…

@9RJPSYN from Nevada answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

This is irrelevant considering the fact that the current administration (Biden) is sending approx. 80 million per week,…

@9RJPB9M from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Depending on the circumstance and the threat to the country. Once passing the military barrier, the potus should be able…

@9RJKLBY from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes, but only as an immediate action to safeguard American lives. This action is subject to the War Powers Act.

@9RJGWCJ from Alabama answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

This is already clearly outlined in policy. The President has limited power to act without congressional approval, but f…

@9RJ2H4P from Connecticut answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Against any substantial immediate threat yes, however this would need several levels of approval as I feel like that is…

@9RHYCLJ from California answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

This example needs to be more specific. AQ has different permutations in different areas. What limits the level of for…

@9RHXYN8 from Indiana answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes. If a threat to the American homeland and the American citizens is imminent and there are no other options.

@9RHWK8D from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

No. Under Article II, Section 2 as I understand it, Congress must fund and authorize military action. The President's ro…

@9RHP63D from South Carolina answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

We require authorization for imeediate response to threats to our national security. A reasonable solution is to impose…

@9RHGQ9Q from Louisiana answered…2 days2D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes but i believe there should be some criteria the mission or conflict should meet before they can act without approval…

@9RGZH2P from Nevada answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

Yes and no, I think that there will come to a situation, that it is an emergency or risking others lives. I believe that…

@9RGY87Q from Wisconsin answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

If in extreme situations where the lives of people can be at stake and there not time for congress yes.

@9RGLG6N from Oregon answered…3 days3D

Should the President be able to authorize military force aga…

I believe a President should be able to authorize immediate military force against any terrorist organization IN RESPONS…

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