Dr. Rand Paul Demands Answers Concerning U.S. Troops Deployed in Niger Amidst Military Coup
September 06, 2023
September 06, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers regarding U.S. troops deployed in Niger and the additional dangers the over 1,000 servicemembers stationed there face amidst a military coup.
Dr. Paul writes in the letter:
"Congress never voted to authorize U.S. combat operations in Niger. . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers regarding U.S. troops deployed in Niger and the additional dangers the over 1,000 servicemembers stationed there face amidst a military coup.
Dr. Paul writes in the letter:
"Congress never voted to authorize U.S. combat operations in Niger. . . .