The Trump White House Tried to Call This Top Democrat About the Iran Strikes. Here's What Happened.

Jun 23, 2025 12:30 PM June 23, 2025 12:30 PM
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The Trump White House Tried to Call This Top Democrat About the Iran Strikes. Here's What Happened.
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President Trump launched Midnight Hammer over the weekend. B-2 Bombers from Missouri struck the Iranian nuclear facilities of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan in a strike that was executed with precision and total secrecy. Ohio-class submarines launched a barrage of Tomahawk missiles to ensure no air defense systems could endanger the bombing run. The Republican leadership was informed about the strikes—the Democrats were not. 

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Or at least that was the initial story. You know this would be a point of contention with the media. I couldn’t care less, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cleared the air, saying the White House did try to contact Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), leader of the House Democrats, but he didn’t pick up the phone:

That’s his problem. In the meantime, yes, do a victory lap, Mr. President. This was a great success. 

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News Topics DONALD TRUMP | IRAN
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