As commander in chief of the armed forces
As commander in chief of the armed forces
As commander in chief of the armed forces
40 days to be exact
As commander in chief of the armed forces
Presidents do not need the approval to send troops anywhere in the world. However, generally the president attempts to have a consensus with Congress when sending troops somewhere.
An Executive Agreement does not require consent by Congress. An Executive Agreement is a pact made by the President with the head of a foreign state (country). It is a binding international pact that abides by the force of law but which, unlike a treaty, does not require Congressional consent to take place.
War Powers Act
The president is literally the Commander in Chief of the US military; therefore, the president can move any number of troops anywhere at any time, at his discretion. Congress is only needed to officially declare war.
The president could send troops overseas without a congressional declaration of war.
deploy combat troops to vietnam
When a president sends troops into combat without a formal declaration of war, it expands executive power, particularly in the realm of military and foreign affairs. This action often reflects an interpretation of the president's role as Commander-in-Chief, allowing for rapid military response without congressional approval. It raises concerns about the balance of power, as it can bypass the legislative authority granted to Congress in declaring war. This trend has implications for executive overreach and the erosion of checks and balances in the U.S. government.
The president always opposed the war in Iraq when he was a senator, and he campaigned for president promising to remove the remaining combat troops from Iraq. He has kept his promise in that regard.