Republican admits he'd be 'apoplectic' if Biden did what Trump is doing
President Trump faced criticism from within his party and the UN over military strikes conducted without Congressional consultation.

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President Trump faced criticism from within his party and the UN over military strikes conducted without Congressional consultation.

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) criticized President Trump for conducting military strikes in the Caribbean without consulting Congress, stating he would be "apoplectic" if a Democrat had done the same. The rare GOP rebuke highlights friction over executive war powers and maritime drug-interdiction operations.
Senator criticizing military strike oversight
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