President Biden is facing a bipartisan backlash after ordering a bombing Thursday for a facility in Syria, allegedly used by the Iran-allied militia group.
It was the first foreign strike ordered by Biden, and his administration said it was intended to prevent future attacks on US troops in Iraq. But he faced criticism from leftist Democrats and liberal and conservative Republicans.
“I strongly oppose @POTUS Meddling in Syria. I can think of better ways to ensure that no one can attack our US forces in Iraq. Stop the endless war, ” Rape Nancy Mess wrote (R-SC).
Rape RO Khanna (D-California) wrote, “We cannot stand for congressional authority only before military strikes, when there is a Republican president. The administration should have demanded Congress’ authority here. We have to work to get it out of the Middle East, not further. Must rise. “
Several members of Congress highlighted a 2017 tweet by White House press secretary Jane Saki, who criticized the airstrikes on Syria ordered by then-President Donald Trump.
Saki Wrote that time, “Also what is the legal right for the attack? Assad is a cruel dictator. But Syria is a sovereign country. “
Rape Ilhan Omar (D-Min.) Rewrote Saki’s tweet, Writing, “Great question.”
Rape Jim Banks (R- Ind.) Quipped, “Was a frequent comment made by anti-Trump users, which is a tweet for everything …”.
Sen Rand Paul (R-Ky.) Tweeted, “I condemn the medal in the Syrian civil war. I also condemn attacking a sovereign nation without authority. What right does @POTUS have to attack Syria? Maybe ask someone today their @TipSec needed? “
Just a few hours before Biden’s attack, Biden issued a statement condemning Russia for violating Ukraine’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity” seven years ago during the destruction of Crimea.
Rep. Thomas Masi (R-Ky) blew up Biden’s campaign poster with a rain of bombs and tweeted, “Priority …”
Biden’s defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, told reporters Thursday night that the strike was in a February 15 attack against a US military base at Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq, killing an American contractor and injuring an American soldier. Done.
Historically, military strikes have been popular with leaders of both political parties in Congress, although some issued public comment on the strike.
No. 2 House Democrat Stany Hoyer (D-Md.), However, praised Biden’s move.
“Today’s air strike demonstrated a resolve to prevent President Biden from targeting Iran’s US personnel and allies. It was a strong act that would surely send a message to Tehran that our country would not follow unsustainable actions from its armies or its immediate people.
Several critics of Biden’s Syria bombing were delighted by his decision earlier this month to end US involvement in Yemen’s long-running civil war.
Biden said last month that he should be given “full visibility” into the proposed airstrikes and drone strikes, the White House said this week.
“On January 20, and clarified on February 19, President Biden established new interim guidance related to the use of United States military force and related national security operations. White House National Security Council spokesman Emily Horn said The justification for issuing interim guidance is that the President ensure complete visibility on the important works proposed in these areas.
Although Trump repeatedly stated that he would remove American troops from Syria, hundreds of military generals agreed to persuade him to leave for oil security. The US began its intervention in the Syrian civil war when Biden was the Vice President.
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