Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

President Donald Trump claimed he does not need congressional authorization to continue the war with Iran, stating that previous presidents never sought such approval. However, the situation is more complicated as the 1973 War Powers Resolution requires the termination of U.S. Armed Forces' use 60 days after notifying Congress, unless lawmakers vote to continue. Some presidents, like Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush, sought to comply with this law, while others, such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, bypassed this requirement.