1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I am writing to express my grave concern regarding the documented failure of executive coordination and institutional competency surrounding the launch and immediate suspension of Project Freedom. The erratic management of this operation has not only undermined our standing with key regional allies but has also exposed American service members to unnecessary risk without a clear, vetted strategic framework. According to multiple reports, the abrupt pause of Project Freedom on May 5, 2026, was not merely a diplomatic choice, but a tactical necessity forced by the administration's failure to secure basic operational requirements. Specifically: - Failure of Strategic Coordination: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies were caught off guard by the administration's unilateral announcement. This lack of professional statesmanship led Saudi Arabia to deny the U.S. military permission to use Prince Sultan Airbase and restricted access to Saudi airspace, rendering the defensive umbrella for the operation untenable. - Documented Inconsistency: While the administration claimed the pause was due to "tremendous military success" and pending negotiations, internal reports confirm the reversal was a direct result of being blocked by regional partners. This gap between executive rhetoric and operational reality signals a breakdown in institutional integrity. - Economic and Security Risk: The UAE had already officially barred the use of its airspace and territory for hostile actions against Iran as early as January 2026, citing fears of regional instability. Bypassing these established diplomatic boundaries to launch an uncoordinated naval operation creates high-risk liabilities for global energy security and maritime law. The rule of law requires that military operations be governed by professional strategy and transparent oversight, not by improvised social media announcements. I urge you to use your Article I authority to: 1. Demand a full audit of the diplomatic communications, or lack thereof, that preceded the launch of Project Freedom. 2. Exercise oversight authority to investigate the administration’s claims of military success versus the documented operational stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. 3. Hold public hearings regarding the impact of this uncoordinated policy on our long-term alliances in the Gulf. I will be monitoring your actions on this issue as a litmus test for your commitment to the separation of powers and the professional conduct of American foreign policy.