Republicans in Congress will return next week to face a "major test of loyalty" after President Donald Trump's most recent "slap in the face," a new report revealed.
CNN reported on Saturday that Congress will formally debate and vote on potential military conflict with Iran this week, following Trump's decision to join Israel in bombing multiple sites across the country early Saturday morning. Israel struck multiple sites where Iran's political and military leadership were located, while the U.S. attacked the country's ballistic and nuclear missile facilities.
"Those votes to require congressional approval for military action against Iran, which were already set to take place in the House and Senate mid-week, will amount to a major test of loyalty for some of the GOP’s far-right flank, who have for years championed Trump’s promise of keeping America out of foreign wars," CNN reported. "Those Republicans will be forced to take a public stance after months of simmering consternation over Trump’s legal authority as he has dramatically expanded powers abroad with Congress on the sidelines."
Multiple Republicans came out against Trump's decision to strike Iran on Saturday. Some of the critics include Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY).
CNN added that there may be enough defections to "deliver the rebukes" to Trump.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) called the operation a "slap in the face."
"The president has launched an illegal war when there is no imminent threat. He did not consult with Congress or allow for a debate in Congress, which even George W. Bush did,” Khanna told CNN.