"The administration says yes, the drone strike was completely justified because they were heading off an 'imminent' attack," but "so far, [President] Trump hasn't provided any evidence of that."
Top-level Trump officials briefed Congress on Wednesday, but lots of lawmakers left decidedly unpersuaded.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) called it "the worst briefing" he can recall and an insult to Congress and the Constitution.
Instead of a trusted figure like Powell, Trump has Vice President Mike Pence, Colbert said.
Trump insisted Thursday morning that "numerous" lawmakers told him it was "the best" briefing, noted Late Night's Seth Meyers.
And the only people cheering him on are the reckless warmongers who've lied us into war before.
But now, members of both parties want to rein Trump in," and the House has already taken the first step. »
