Micron's decision to invade Cambodia angered Congress, resulting in a backlash against the Vietnam War. The invasion was seen as an escalation of the conflict and a violation of the trust that Congress had placed in the president to conduct the war. As a result, Congress passed the War Powers Act, which required the president to seek approval from Congress before committing troops to a foreign conflict. The invasion also led to widespread protests across the United States and contributed to the growing anti-war movement.