Charlamagne Says ‘Politicians Sound Like Hypocrites’ For Backlash To Trump’s Iran Strike

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God said on Monday that it seems hypocritical for lawmakers to condemn President Donald Trump striking Iran’s nuclear sites without congressional approval.

Trump faced bipartisan backlash for the bombing of Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan, with Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez even calling to impeach the president. Charlamagne, on “The Breakfast Club,” agreed that Trump should have gotten congressional approval — but noted past presidents have acted similarly without facing such opposition. (RELATED: Lindsey Graham Says He Does Not Anticipate American ‘Boots On The Ground’ In Iran)

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“This is one of those times where politicians sound like hypocrites because Mark Kelly is right: presidents should get congressional approval,” Charlamagne said. “But there have been a bunch of presidents who have ordered strikes without congressional approval.”

“Barack Obama did it against Libya. Joe Biden ordered strikes in Iraq and Syria without congressional approval. Bill Clinton did it to Kosovo,” he continued. “So presidents ordering military action without congressional approval has become pretty routine. So, is it always a thing when they do it? I’m just asking, I don’t know.”