Posted 1/12/2024, 12:47:00 PM
Democrats Question Constitutionality of Biden's Strikes on Yemen Houthis Without Congressional Approval
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal criticized U.S.-led strikes on Yemen as unconstitutional without Congressional approval
- Rep. Ro Khanna agreed, saying the President needs Congressional approval before striking the Houthis
- Sen. Mike Lee echoed Democrats' concerns about the constitutionality of the strikes
- President Biden said the strikes were a defensive response to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea
- The Houthis threatened to respond to the U.S. and U.K. strikes, saying they can legitimately defend themselves