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Trump 'Blocked From Accessing Nuclear Codes by US Military Chief'
Larry Johnson said the claim came during an emergency meeting and remained unconfirmed, while officials offered no public response.
- Retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson claimed on the 'Judging Freedom' podcast that President Donald Trump attempted to use nuclear codes against Iran during a Saturday meeting, but Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine refused.
- Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated sharply since late February following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, prompting retaliatory attacks across the Middle East and forcing closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
- Separate reports suggest Trump was previously barred from the Situation Room by military advisors during an Iran rescue operation, with senior officials citing concerns his unpredictability could jeopardize the mission.
- Official sources have not confirmed Johnson's allegations, and critics have questioned the retired analyst's credibility, noting he frequently appears on platforms critical of US foreign policy.
- A temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect as both governments weigh whether to resume direct negotiations following the collapse of talks held in Islamabad over the weekend.
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Trump 'blocked from nuclear codes' amid Iran crisis, CIA analyst claims
Retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson claimed that during an emergency meeting on Saturday, Donald Trump tried to access the nuclear codes but was reportedly blocked by a US military official — though the claims remain unverified
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 33%
R 25%
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