Jake Tapper passionately defended CNN's reporting on the U.S. military's strike in Iran, countering President Trump's assertions that they misled on the resulting damage to Iran's nuclear sites. In a ten-minute segment, Tapper highlighted the findings of a Defense Intelligence Agency assessment, which did not confirm total destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities. Despite being labeled as 'fake news' by the Trump administration, CNN emphasized its responsibility to report accurately and stood firmly behind their journalists, reinforcing the importance of free press in the face of political attacks.
Today, President Trump and his administration are going after shooting the messengers in an increasingly ugly way, calling journalists fake news for true stories.
CNN's reporting was first to reveal that the military strikes on Iran did not completely destroy the core components of their nuclear program as claimed.
The DIA assessment, based on information from several briefed individuals, suggested a low-confidence conclusion that the attack only set back Iran's nuclear program by months.
The White House not only attacked the assessment but also confirmed its existence, showcasing the contradictory nature of their public stance on the intelligence.
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