Fact check: How many bombs has trump dropped without congress

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, no source gives a specific number of bombs dropped by Trump without congressional approval. However, the sources reveal that Trump recently authorized airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities involving seven stealth B-2 bombers and over 125 aircraft in total ^[1]. This operation was conducted without congressional approval, following what sources describe as a decades-long pattern of presidents taking military action without waiting for Congress to sign off ^[2].

The sources confirm that Trump gave the final go-ahead for the Iran operation on Saturday and that the US had notified some Gulf partners and Israel about the impending attack ^[1]. Subsequently, Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and ordered Israel to cancel its attack, though explosions were still heard in Tehran despite the ceasefire ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks crucial historical context that the analyses provide. The sources reveal that presidential use of military force without congressional approval has become routine and represents a long tradition of executive authority in the US ^[4]. This practice has been a pattern among presidents since the 1970s and involves presidents of both parties ^[5].

The question focuses solely on Trump but ignores that this is a systemic issue affecting multiple administrations. The sources emphasize that Trump's actions are just the latest in a series of similar decisions by various presidents ^[5]. This broader pattern suggests that the issue extends beyond any single president to institutional practices of executive power.

Military contractors and defense industry stakeholders would benefit from maintaining the narrative that such actions are necessary and routine, as continued military operations drive demand for weapons systems and defense services. Congressional leaders might benefit from either defending or criticizing these actions depending on their party affiliation and political positioning.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains an implicit bias by singling out Trump specifically, when the sources clearly establish that this practice spans multiple presidencies and both political parties ^[5]. The framing suggests Trump is uniquely problematic in this regard, while the evidence shows this has become routine presidential behavior ^[4].

Additionally, the question's focus on a numerical count of "bombs dropped" may be misleading, as it reduces complex military operations to a simple metric. The sources indicate that recent actions involved sophisticated multi-aircraft operations targeting specific facilities rather than indiscriminate bombing campaigns ^[1].

The question also fails to acknowledge the legal and constitutional complexities surrounding presidential war powers that the sources discuss ^{[4] [5]}, presenting the issue in overly simplistic terms that don't reflect the nuanced debate about executive authority in military matters.