The Congress shall have power to declare war
This discussion has explored the intricate nuances of war powers in the U.S. Constitution, primarily focusing on Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 which grants Congress the power to "declare war." We delved into Senator Adam Schiff's recent X post, where he wrote about the Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution says that “The Congress shall have power to declare war” which champions this constitutional provision, advocating for congressional consent before military action. A core tenet of our conversation established that, constitutionally, the President does not have the power to declare war; this authority rests solely with Congress. The President's role as Commander-in-Chief allows for the direction of military forces once authorized, or for immediate defensive actions to fight against enemies. President is also Chief Executive, and Chief Diplomate of the U.S. Interests Abroad. We clarified that Congress's authorization, whether a formal declaration of war or ...