Washington Times: Corker to hold hearing on Trump’s ability to use nuclear weapons
Says members of both parties have questioned what powers president has to use nukes.
Sen. Bob Corker said Wednesday he will hold a hearing next week looking at presidential authority to use nuclear weapons, in a move that seems targeted at President Trump.
Mr. Corker, a Tennessee Republican and chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee who has repeatedly tussled with Mr. Trump, said members of both parties have questioned what powers the president has to use nuclear weapons.
Mr. Corker said it’s been more than four decades since Congress has looked at the issue, and it seemed the time was ripe.
“This discussion is long overdue, and we look forward to examining this critical issue,” he said in a statement announcing the hearing, which will take place on Tuesday.
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WNU Editor: Considering how much Senator Corker despises President Trump .... this is more personal than business.
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