Senator Rand Paul Questions Presidential War Powers and Legal Justifications

Senator Rand Paul raised concerns over the administration’s legal rationale for military actions, arguing that executive branch lawyers consistently expand presidential war powers at the expense of Congress. Paul said Congress cannot fulfill its constitutional duty to declare war if it is only informed after military action is already underway. He questioned arguments used to justify foreign indictments and military operations, warning they blur the line between law enforcement and acts of war. Paul emphasized the need for serious debate over what constitutes war and when congressional approval is required.