The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guest: Gabriel Noronha | 6/23/25
Jun 23, 2025
Gabriel Noronha, a former State Department Special Adviser for Iran and president of Solaris National Security, shares insights on military authority and presidential power in regard to Iran. He explains why Trump acted without Congress for military strikes and discusses Iran's nuclear ambitions amidst national security concerns. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of U.S. intelligence, protests in Iran against oppression, and the looming threat of Islamist ideology, emphasizing the importance of unity and vigilance against extremism.
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Legal Authority for Iran Strike
- President Trump did not need congressional authorization for the Iran strike under the Constitution.
- The Constitution gives the commander in chief authority for limited military actions without war declarations.
War Powers Resolution Limits
- The 1973 War Powers Resolution mandates notification and limits duration of military actions.
- Courts never upheld it as constitutional; presidents typically reject its legal force.
Gang of Eight Briefings Tradition
- The "Gang of Eight" briefings are a tradition, not a legal requirement.
- President Trump did not violate any laws by briefing Congress shortly before the strike.