The Glenn Beck Program Best of the Program | Guests: Jonathan Turley & Roger Love | 3/3/26
Mar 3, 2026
Jonathan Turley, a GWU law professor and constitutional scholar, weighs in on presidential war authority and the War Powers Act. He breaks down founders' intent and how modern presidents exercise force. Roger Love, famed vocal coach, talks about the Ellis Island singing contest and encourages passionate performers to apply.
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Founders Intentionally Divided War Powers
- The framers split war powers: the president is commander in chief but only Congress can declare war, making war declarations intentionally difficult.
- Jonathan Turley notes modern practice has bypassed declarations through AUMFs and court deference, changing original intent.
War Powers Clock Often Never Starts
- The War Powers Act's 60-day clock often never starts because presidents resist its limits and Congress fails to enforce notification requirements.
- Turley says presidents claim inherent Article II authority and courts usually defer, so the statute is practically toothless.
War Powers Resolutions Often Undercut Themselves
- Congressional War Powers resolutions can be symbolic and include carve-outs for "imminent attacks," which undercuts their force during active hostilities.
- Turley highlights that such language makes it easy for presidents to continue operations despite resolutions.