President Trump accused Democrats of leaking an intelligence assessment that underestimated the impact of recent strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. He insisted on their prosecution for this alleged breach. Reports indicated the strikes only delayed Iran's nuclear advancements by months, contrary to Trump’s assertions of significant success. Both Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt backed the strikes' efficacy and dismissed the initial intelligence reports as incomplete, while CNN defended its journalist against Trump’s calls for disciplinary action.
Trump's accusation directs blame at Democrats for leaking an intelligence assessment, claiming it undermines the effectiveness of strikes on Iran, insisting on their prosecution.
The intelligence report contradicts Trump's claims about the success of the strike on Iran's nuclear sites, stating it only set back their program by months.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended the effectiveness of the strike, asserting initial reports were often wrong or incomplete, echoing Trump's sentiments.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the media's portrayal of the intelligence leak, alleging it was an attempt to create a false narrative.
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