A Nuclear Near Miss: What Trump's Iran Gambit Reveals About Presidential Power Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has shed new light on President Donald Trump's handling of nuclear options against Iran, revealing a tense standoff between civilian and military leadership.
According to Johnson, Trump considered unleashing a nuclear attack on the Middle Eastern nation but was firmly rebuffed by General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Johnson's claim is not new, but its repetition underscores the gravity of what could have been a catastrophic decision had it come to fruition.