‘Trump wanted to go nuclear on Iran but …’: Ex-CIA analyst makes big claim

 Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims President Trump considered a nuclear strike on Iran. He alleges Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine firmly rejected the idea, preventing its execution. Johnson explained the military chain of command and the potential for Caine’s resignation if overruled, adding context to Trump’s subsequent public statements against nuclear use. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims President Trump considered a nuclear strike on Iran. He alleges Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine firmly rejected the idea, preventing its execution. Johnson explained the military chain of command and the potential for Caine’s resignation if overruled, adding context to Trump’s subsequent public statements against nuclear use.