US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
Summary
The US Senate rejected a resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump from using the military against Cuba without Congress's permission. The vote was mostly along party lines, with Republicans saying no current war exists with Cuba and the president’s powers do not need limiting.Key Facts
- The Senate vote was 51 to 47, mostly divided by party.
- The resolution aimed to require congressional approval before military action against Cuba.
- Republican Senator Rick Scott led the move to block the resolution, saying no troops had been sent to Cuba.
- Democrats argued the US economic blockade on Cuba counts as a hostile act.
- President Trump has threatened Cuba multiple times and said "Cuba is next" for US action.
- Recent US military operations in Venezuela did not have congressional approval.
- The US Constitution says only Congress can declare war, but presidents can act quickly against threats.
- The White House says President Trump is acting within his commander-in-chief authority.
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