News Facts Network - Speaker Mike Johnson Calls War Powers Act Unconstitutional in Iran Dispute

News Facts Network - Speaker Mike Johnson Calls War Powers Act Unconstitutional in Iran Dispute

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday declared the War Powers Act unconstitutional, rejecting growing bipartisan calls to rein in President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran. Johnson argued the 1973 law limits presidential authority in violation of Article II powers granted to the commander in chief. “I’m persuaded the War Powers Act is unconstitutional,” Johnson…

Speaker Johnson: Other Presidents Talked Tough on Iran. President Trump Acted. - Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

For Immediate Release June 24, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed President Trump’s historic ceasefire agreement, the constitutionality of the strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, and the necessity of passing the One Big Beautiful Bill to bolster American national defense.  “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a generational investment in A…