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Trump Refuses War Powers Deadline Because Iran War Is “Terminated”

President Trump is claiming that the war on Iran is actually over in an effort to avoid any sort of accountability.

The War Powers Resolution states that a president must formally alert Congress of any new war they entered into within 48 hours of hostilities. After that, they have 60 days to end the conflict before Congress steps in and either orders them to stop or allows them to continue. Trump’s 60 days are up on Friday, and it appears that even Republicans would try to hold him accountable. 

    “That deadline is not a suggestion; it is a requirement,” GOP Senator Susan Collins said. “Further military action against Iran must have a clear mission, achievable goals, and a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close.”

    To avoid any of that, Trump is insisting that the war actually ended with the ceasefire announcement in early April, even as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. continues to block Iranian ships from leaving, and Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. The ceasefire seems to be holding on by a thread, and does not appear to be an end to the conflict in any way. 

    Trump on Friday called it  “unconstitutional” for Congress to try to rein in his powers.

    “We’re on our way to another victory, a big victory. And I don’t think that it’s constitutional what they’re asking for,” he said on Friday. “These are not patriotic people that are asking.... Even the losers, even the ones that say all the wrong things admit that it’s been amazing what we’ve done. The strait is totally shut down, it’s flawless.” 

    Trump on members of Congress and his war on Iran: "I don't think it's constitutional what they're asking for. These are not patriotic people that are asking." pic.twitter.com/8lrVQvLhcx

    — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2026

    If this truly is the end of the war, then it’s unclear who the victor even is. 

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