The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as New Leaks on War Humiliate Him Badly
Mar 26, 2026
Emily Horne, former National Security Council and State Department official who writes the Spin Class Substack. She discusses curated war briefings that sanitize violence. She critiques press claims that truth is whatever the president says. She warns that hagiography and loyalty tests corrode honest advice and responsible wartime decision making.
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Conflicting Official Claims Make Truth Unclear
- The White House and Pentagon updates on the Iran war are not fully trustworthy right now.
- Emily Horne warns conflicting public claims (Trump says talks, Iran says no) make it impossible for the public to know the truth.
Demand A Clear Definition Of Victory
- Ask officials to define success and the metrics for victory instead of accepting vague claims.
- Emily Horne urges reporters to press for what 'victory' or a diplomatic off-ramp concretely looks like.
Press Briefings Need Evidence Not Assertions
- Caroline Levitt asserted Trump unites allies, but that claim lacks supporting evidence.
- Emily Horne recommends reporters challenge such sweeping assertions and ask for concrete evidence of alliance support.