Donald Trump vetoed the defense bill too!
After the military budget bill, the outgoing US President Donald Trump also vetoed the defense bill. The 740 billion bill was passed by a large majority in Congress this month. Trump said Wednesday that the bill is actually a gift for Russia and China. If it becomes law, it will not only be unjust, but it will be unconstitutional. However, he did not explain his claim in the light of the constitution.
Trump will have to leave the White House on January 20. Joe Biden will be sworn in as the new president. Before that, Trump is taking several controversial steps. Trump's close aides said the president's advisers had advised him not to veto the military bill. Because, the bill was passed by a huge majority in Congress.
The rule is that after the bill is passed in Congress, it is sent to the President for approval. If the president does not approve it for any reason, it comes back to Congress. The bill then became law without the president's approval when it received two-thirds of the votes in two chambers of parliament. The same is likely to happen with this bill.
Senators from Trump's own Republican Party also voted in favor of the bill. Earlier, Trump vetoed eight bills. Each, of course, has eventually become law.
If for some reason Trump's veto is accepted by Congress, it will not be the first time in 60 years in U.S. history that a defense bill has been approved.
The bill imposes some restrictions on troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Europe. Which is not Trump's choice. In addition, Trump has objected to a number of issues. But Republican senators disagree with Trump. Rather, most people think that the bill is very important in terms of time. The bill also calls for a three percent increase in the salaries of military personnel.
Meanwhile, Trump on Wednesday commuted the sentences of eight others. He has commuted the sentence by exercising the right to pardon. Trump has been forgiving one person after another since Thanksgiving. Trump pardoned two of his former advisers on Wednesday. They were punished in Russia. He also forgave his daughter's father-in-law. Trump's apology has sparked controversy in US politics.
Source: DW
