This Is Not an “excursion.” The American people know this is not an excursion, and they will make it clear soon.
An excursion is a short, often leisurely trip or outing, a guided tour, a day trip, or a brief activity meant for enjoyment. War is none of those things.
War means the deaths of U.S. service members and innocent civilians. It means billions of taxpayer dollars spent on destruction instead of being invested in the well-being of the American people.
If this conflict continues without clear authorization and accountability, Americans deserve to ask: who actually benefits?
Many analysts argue that prolonged instability can advantage geopolitical rivals such as Vladimir Putin and the government of Russia, which often seeks to weaken Western unity and distract the United States from other strategic priorities.
In our system of government, it is the responsibility of Congress, the lawfully elected representatives of the American people, to debate, authorize, and oversee the use of military force. That oversight exists precisely to prevent the nation from drifting into costly and destructive conflicts without accountability.
Americans deserve transparency, serious debate, and leadership that places the security and long-term interests of the country first.