"Early in this administration, high-ranking Israeli officials and influential members of the American media deployed a misinformation campaign that wholly undermined your America First platform and sowed pro-war sentiments to encourage a war with Iran. This echo chamber was used to deceive you into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States and that you should strike now."
"Ultimately, we have provided the president with the intelligence assessments, and the president is elected by the American people, and makes his own decisions based on the information that's available to him."
Rep. Elise Stefanik questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding a resignation letter from former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent. Stefanik read from Kent's letter, which accused high-ranking Israeli officials and American media of deploying a misinformation campaign that undermined the America First platform and promoted war with Iran. The letter claimed this campaign deceived the president into believing Iran posed an imminent threat. Stefanik asked Gabbard whether she agreed with Kent's statements blaming Israel. Gabbard responded that intelligence assessments are provided to the president, who makes decisions based on available information. Gabbard confirmed she disagreed with Kent's statement blaming Israel. Kent is reportedly under FBI investigation for allegedly leaking classified information.
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