Trump’s Iran Gambit

Sen. James Lankford thinks it’s just fine for Trump to send troops to Iran without checking in with Congress. Because, you know, that’s exactly how this whole ‘checks and balances’ thing is supposed to work.

Lankford’s Non-Answer

Lankford dodged the question of whether Trump needs congressional approval to deploy troops to the Middle East. It’s a pretty simple yes or no, but don’t hold your breath waiting for a straight answer from this guy.

It’s not like we haven’t seen this movie before. Trump makes a move, and his loyal minions in the Senate scramble to justify it. Don’t worry, they won’t bother with pesky details like ‘what’s best for the country’ or ‘is this even legal?’