War power flip-flop

Do we have a Warmonger-in-Chief? [Image](https://) Greetings Everyday Spy, Most Americans don’t know that the power to declare war rests with Congress, not the President. And yet, the last time Congress has used its war power was in the 1940s. Since World War II, the US has engaged in at least one major military conflict every decade without congressional approval. How are we going to war without “going” to war? The answer lies in the gray area of what a “war” really is. The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, which gives him the power to send troops abroad. We’ve seen presidents use this power to engage in “limited” conflicts that weren’t so limited. Korea and Vietnam to name a few… After Vietnam, Congress passed the War Powers Act, which was set to curb the President’s ability to sidestep Congress in military engagements. The law made a few changes, but most importantly… It requires the President to get an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) from Congress or withdraw his troops within 60 days. This is how the War in Iraq and the War in Afghanistan were waged without an official declaration of war from Congress. Technically, they were not wars… despite what we call them. As we look down the barrel of major conflicts with the New Axis of Russia, China, and Iran, these laws will have a major impact on our future. And the way our 3 branches of government view them will make all the difference. President Biden recently declared his strong support of the President’s power to send troops abroad without congressional approval. His comments are nearly the opposite of the last time he was asked this question in 2007. He also voiced his intention to repeal the need of AUMFs altogether. While he did say he would replace them with something else, he did not explain what would actually take their place. So what does this all mean? And why should you care? For one, so-called ‘forever wars’ aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Despite the fatigue we all feel for them… The future we are looking at is one of expanded conflict between major powers. Ukraine is just the beginning. Taiwan is next, and what comes after will be even bigger… I delve deep into these geopolitical power plays in [Shadow Lessons](. These private interviews with real-world spies give you candid, first-hand accounts of the secret wars that become not-so-secret as time unfolds. [Get Shadow Lessons for 60% OFF Today!]( Godspeed, #EverydaySpy P.S. - Flip-flopping politicians are nothing new… But expanded presidential war powers are. Find out how this will play out in Shadow Lessons. [Get it now for 60% OFF!]( Follow @EverydaySpy on Social Media! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Andrew Bustamante, Founder of EverydaySpy.com, is a former covert CIA Intelligence officer, decorated US Air Force Combat Veteran, and respected Fortune 500 senior advisor. Learn more from Andrew on his Podcast (The Everyday Espionage Podcast) and by following @EverydaySpy on your favorite social media platform. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Don't want to receive these emails anymore? [Unsubscribe]( EverydaySpy, 411 Walnut St. #20309, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043