VIDEO: Reporter Brings Up Tulsi’s Claim That Iran Isn’t Building Nukes — Trump’s Response Throws Her Under the Bus

A video that’s gone viral captures a moment of tension aboard Air Force One, where a reporter confronted President Donald Trump about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s claim that Iran isn’t building nuclear weapons—and Trump’s response was nothing short of a public dismissal. Shared by RapidResponse47 on X, the footage shows Trump, in a navy suit and blue tie, leaning into the microphones, his expression a mix of frustration and certainty. “I don’t care what she says,” he said, brushing off Gabbard’s March testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, where she stated that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and that Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorized the program since 2003. The image above, from the video, captures the moment: Trump, his face serious, the American flag and “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES” seal behind him, a stark reminder of the stakes. This is a story that’s reigniting debates over Trump’s foreign policy.

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The context is explosive. Gabbard’s testimony, part of the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment, contradicted Trump’s repeated warnings about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “We personally think that they were getting one,” Trump said, dismissing Gabbard’s assessment with a wave of his hand.

Here’s Tulsi:

U.S. CONFIRMS IRAN NOT BUILDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS: March 25, 2025 the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that the IC continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Khamanei has not authorized the nuclear weapons program he… pic.twitter.com/BkZY5nkEAI

— Truth Justice ™ (@SpartaJustice) June 15, 2025

The reaction on X is a mix of outrage and analysis, with users like SpartaJustice calling it “very unprofessional and arrogant,” questioning why Trump wouldn’t explain if he has new intelligence rather than rely on “I Believe.” The video, with its raw emotion and undeniable action, captures that outrage, a moment where loyalty and policy collide. Trump’s Truth Social post, pleading for someone to explain to “Kooky Tucker Carlson” that Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, adds another layer, suggesting a pattern of dismissing dissent within his administration.

This isn’t just about words—it’s about a presidency under scrutiny. With Israel’s recent strikes on Iran and the region teetering on the edge, Trump’s dismissal of Gabbard raises questions about the intelligence community’s role. The image of Trump, calm yet dismissive, contrasts sharply with the gravity of the situation, a visual of the cultural war playing out in real-time. For America, it’s a question: who’s right?

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