Trump Booted From Briefing After Freakout Over Iran Crisis Fears
During a critical rescue operation for two downed airmen in Iran, President Trump reportedly became so agitated that aides removed him from briefings. Driven by a fear of repeating the Iran Hostage Crisis’s political fallout, Trump demanded immediate action, overriding military assessments of the dangerous terrain. While the airmen were eventually rescued, the president’s subsequent public statements, including a profanity-laden post and threats of “civilization” dying, caused internal concern and outrage, despite White House claims of steady leadership. Trump later declared a “great victory” as a shaky ceasefire loomed, asserting Iran had agreed to all demands.
John Q. Hosedrinker