Former Congresswoman alleges Trump officials debated nuclear strike on Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene said on X that senior members of the Trump administration have talked about using nuclear weapons against Iran, without offering proof.
In a recent X post, former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene asserted that officials in the Trump administration have discussed the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran during senior strategy sessions. She argued that U.S. intelligence assessments do not show Iran close to acquiring a nuclear bomb, implying the administration is instead heeding Israeli alerts. Greene offered no documentation to substantiate her claim, and the White House has not issued a comment.
The statement comes as the United States continues to press Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, a key flashpoint since the conflict began on February 28. President Trump has recently threatened further action and hinted at declaring the strait U.S. territory after what he describes as defeating Iran. Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program remain stalled, leaving the broader confrontation unresolved.
Why it matters
The allegation raises concerns about nuclear escalation in an already tense U.S.-Iran relationship.
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