Congress still has ways to throttle back Trump’s war with Iran – and to ask questions

As critics question President Trump’s motivations for war on Iran, it’s not just about politics. It’s about the Constitution and whether Congress has any hope of checking the president’s warmaking.

By: SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,415

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

By SoRelle Wyckoff Gaynor, University of Virginia and Charlie Hunt, Boise State University

Despite the scale of its military assault on Iran, the Trump administration’s reasons for entering into war have been inconsistent and vague, from regime change to the destruction of nuclear weapons, preempting military action by Israel, or the more chilling decree of following “God’s divine plan.”

Politicians, pundits and even social media users have been quick to point out …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us