'Where but in Alice in Wonderland do we hear all the arguments, and then maybe have the evidence, the witnesses and the trial?' Sen. Schumer tells GStephanopoulos when asked why Democrats won't follow the Clinton model in the Senate impeachment trial.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Dec. 16, 2019, in Washington, DC.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Dec. 16, 2019, in Washington, DC.While McConnell touted the strike as a victory for the president, Schumer criticized the Trump administration for not notifying Democratic leaders in Congress or obtaining congressional authorization before the strike.
"The need for advanced consultation and transparency with Congress was put in the constitution for a reason, because of the lack of advanced consultation and transparency with Congress can lead to hasty and ill-considered decisions," he said."When the security of the nation is at stake, decisions must not be made in a vacuum."
The minority leader also suggested that the Trump administration had not fully considered the consequences of the strike and warned that an increase in U.S. forces in the Middle East would require congressional authorization. The Pentagon has already announced that itThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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