AFSC Report Condemns Trump's Unauthorized Military Actions in Six Countries Without Congressional Approval

The American Friends Service Committee released a report criticizing the Trump administration's "might makes right" agenda, documenting unauthorized military attacks in at least six countries (Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, and Venezuela) since the start of Trump's second term, all conducted without congressional approval. The report highlighted Trump's May 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy that authorizes military force against drug cartels even without cooperation from involved countries. The analysis also detailed the militarization of domestic policy, including increased use of the federal death penalty and distribution of surplus military equipment to local police. These actions reflect a systematic prioritization of force and domination over diplomacy and constitutional accountability.

“The Trump administration's 'might makes right' agenda is fueling militarism abroad and repression at home, drawing the U.S. into war with Iran without congressional approval and launching military attacks in at least six other countries since the start of President Trump's sec...” — From AFSC report analyzing Trump administration's unauthorized military actions and domestic militarization policies