Anything involving the closure of a US government or military installation abroad is a matter that must ideally be brought before Congress . Is he absolutely required to do so ? Not necessarily , perhaps . But what would be the consequences if he were to do such a thing without congressional approval ? The political fallout would be immense . Ever since he took office he ' s been defamed and denigrated as a dictator how , exactly , would shutting down the USA ' s top prison facility with no vote help that image ? The presidency is just as much about image as it is about policy and if you don ' t have a good image , you ' re not going to get much policy done . <| sep |> has giveth again . Gaphyl from my box a few days ago and elaine today .