Pelosi Questions Trump's 'Obliterated' Iran Nuclear Claim After Briefing

Briefing on Iran Strikes

• 💡 Speaker Emerita Pelosi expressed that much of the information from the closed-door briefing on U.S. strikes on Iran is already in the public domain.
• ⚠️ She stated there was no evidence presented in the public domain to support the claim that Iran's nuclear capability has been "obliterated."
• 📌 Pelosi noted that "obliterated" is a very absolute term and that further information is needed.

Iran's Nuclear Capability

• 📊 It is known in the public domain that Iran's enriched uranium still exists, which was never part of the goal.
• ✅ Pelosi firmly stated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that progress has been made to prevent this.

US-Israel Relations and National Security

• 🤝 Israel is considered a friend, and its national security is directly linked to U.S. national security interests.
• 🌍 By and large, Democrats are on the same page regarding Israel and Iran.

Presidential Authority and Congress

• 🏛️ Pelosi believes the President should have consulted Congress before authorizing the mission, citing constitutional requirements.
• 🧠 With 30 years of intelligence experience, including time in the "Gang of Eight," she emphasized the historical practice of sharing intelligence with Congress, regardless of whether Congress approved of the action.

New York Mayoral Election

• 🗳️ Regarding the nomination of a democratic socialist for mayor in New York, Pelosi stated her focus is strictly on winning the House.