President Donald Trump vetoed on Tuesday a measure passed by Congress earlier this month demanding that he withdraw U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, the White House said in a statement.
This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities, endangering the lives of American citizens and brave service members, both today and in the future, Trump said in a message to lawmakers released by the White House.
In the message, Trump defended limited U.S. support of the Saudi-led coalitions war against Houthi rebels as essential to protect Americans living in the region and fend off the potential influence of Iran.