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15 Times U.S. Presidents Defied the Constitution (and Got Away With It)

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15. Bill Clinton’s Military Interventions

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Bill Clinton | Image Source: AFP

President Bill Clinton authorized military interventions in the Balkans during the 1990s, including operations in Bosnia and Kosovo. These actions were criticized for bypassing congressional approval, raising concerns about the president’s unilateral use of military force. While aimed at humanitarian goals, Clinton’s interventions sparked debate over the constitutional requirement for congressional consent in military engagements, emphasizing the ongoing tension between executive initiatives and legislative oversight in foreign conflicts.

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