Trump Refuses War Powers Deadline Because Iran War Is “Terminated”

Trump’s 60 days are up on Friday, and it appears that even Republicans would try to hold him accountable. “That deadline is not a suggestion; it is a requirement,” GOP Senator Susan Collins said. “Further military action against Iran must have a clear mission, achievable goals, and a defined strategy for bringing the conflict to a close.”To avoid any of that, Trump is insisting that the war actually ended with the ceasefire announcement in early April, even as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. continues to block Iranian ships from leaving, and Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. The ceasefire seems to be holding on by a thread, and does not appear to be an end to the conflict in any way. Trump on Friday called it “unconstitutional” for Congress to try to rein in his powers.“We’re on our way to another victory, a big victory. And I don’t think that it’s constitutional what they’re asking for,” he said on Friday. “These are not patriotic people that are asking.... Even the losers, even the ones that say all the wrong things admit that it’s been amazing what we’ve done. The strait is totally shut down, it’s flawless.” Trump on members of Congress and his war on Iran: I don't think it's constitutional what they're asking for. These are not patriotic people that are asking. pic.twitter.com/8lrVQvLhcx— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 1, 2026If this truly is the end of the war, then it’s unclear who the victor even is.