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