Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

May 2, 2026 - 12:00

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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