THE MOST IMPORTANT NEWS - DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE BILL TO CURB TRUMP'S ABILITY TO LAUNCH A NUCLEAR STRIKE

Democrats introduce bill to curb Trump’s ability to launch a nuclear strike

BY MICHAEL ON JANUARY 26, 2017

Rep. Ted W. Lieu and Sen. Edward J. Markey, both Democrats, introduced legislation on Tuesday that would forbid the president from launching a nuclear strike without first having Congress declare war.

The bill expresses clear doubts in President Donald Trump’s judgment, with the lawmakers saying in a joint release “the crucial issue of nuclear ‘first use’ is more urgent than ever now that President Donald Trump has the power to launch a nuclear war at a moment’s notice.”

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