1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I am writing to express my grave concern over recent reports of unauthorized military operations allegedly ordered by President Trump in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. These actions, if true, represent a dangerous overreach of executive power and a clear violation of the Constitution's separation of powers. The Constitution explicitly grants Congress, not the President, the authority to declare war. This is a fundamental aspect of our system of checks and balances, designed to prevent unilateral military action by the executive branch. The reported attacks on civilian vessels, if carried out without Congressional approval, are not acts of war but potentially extrajudicial killings. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate these reports and, if substantiated, to hold the administration accountable. Congress must reassert its Constitutional authority over matters of war and peace. Failure to do so not only undermines our democratic principles but also sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations. These actions, if proven true, could potentially fall under the category of "high Crimes and Misdemeanors" as outlined in the Constitution's impeachment clause. It is crucial that Congress thoroughly investigates these allegations and considers all appropriate measures to address this severe breach of executive power. As your constituent, I demand that you fulfill your oath to uphold the Constitution by taking swift and decisive action. This includes launching a formal inquiry into these operations, holding public hearings to inform the American people, and passing legislation to reaffirm and strengthen Congressional war powers. The integrity of our democracy and the lives of innocent civilians are at stake. We cannot allow any president to act as if they are above the law or have unilateral authority to wage war. I implore you to act now to protect our Constitutional principles and prevent further unauthorized military actions.