Rep. Mike Turner appeared on CNN's The Lead, discussing the effectiveness of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, countering Trump administration claims about total success. Recent reports indicated that intelligence assessments suggested the strikes were only partly effective, mainly damaging aboveground structures rather than critical underground facilities. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed these assessments, accusing the intelligence community of leaking misinformation. CNN stood by its reporting, confirming the assessment through multiple sources, while tensions between the network and the White House increased over the narrative on military efficacy.
Rep. Mike Turner engaged in a robust discussion regarding the success of airstrikes on Iranian facilities, highlighting discrepancies in claims made by Trump's administration.
According to early intelligence assessments, the airstrikes primarily impacted aboveground facilities, leaving critical underground structures largely intact, contradicting White House assertions.
CNN defended its report on the intelligence assessment, asserting it had been confirmed by other news organizations, amidst allegations from the White House of discrediting Trump.
The White House, while acknowledging the intelligence, contested its accuracy, labeling the leaked assessment as an attempt to undermine President Trump and his military operations.
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