Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-12 02:52:38 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 2711D3F5E5A5BE77300960D3607FBB926A9A14AF841670CE956E000A9F1BBF98
Participant Details
Original Note:
This is incorrect. While only Congress may formally declare war, under 50 US ยง1543, the President may initiate limited military action without prior Congressional approval so long as he delivers a report to Congress within 48 hours of commencing the action. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/1543
All Note Details