Donald Trump has repeatedly shown that he is reckless and impulsive when it comes to the use of military force.
He has threatened other countries on social media, bragged about being "locked and loaded," and treated war like a performance instead of a life-and-death decision that puts millions of people at risk.
No president should be allowed to drag the United States into armed conflict with a late-night post, an ego bruise, or a rage spiral.
Congress has clear tools at its disposal to stop him. Lawmakers can pass binding limits on unilateral military action, cut off funding for unauthorized conflicts, require explicit congressional approval before any new use of force, and hold public hearings to expose and challenge reckless threats before they escalate.
Some will argue that Trump will do whatever he wants anyway. That is not a reason for Congress to stay silent. It is the reason Congress must act.
When Congress refuses to draw clear legal lines, it enables reckless behavior. Reasserting its constitutional war powers forces accountability and removes cover for those who would otherwise look the other way.
A president who ignores limits is dangerous. A Congress that looks away is worse.
Tell Congress: "Don't let Trump tweet us into war"
