The MeidasTouch Podcast Top Trump Officials Throw him Under the Bus at War Hearing
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Mar 19, 2026 A fiery House hearing where top intelligence officials distance themselves from the president and debate who decided imminent threats. Testimony scrutinizes Iran’s nuclear intentions, leadership uncertainty, and risks to global supply chains. Lawmakers probe whether strikes aimed at regime change and why Israel targeted Iranian infrastructure.
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Officials Say No Imminent Iranian Threat
- Top Trump intelligence officials repeatedly told Congress their threat assessments did not find an imminent Iranian attack.
- Tulsi Gabbard, John Ratcliffe, and Kash Patel emphasized assessments were for the president to weigh, distancing themselves from the decision to strike.
State Assessments Are Not Personal Opinions
- When officials testify, separate personal views from official assessments to preserve credibility.
- Tulsi Gabbard opened by stating her briefing reflected intelligence community assessments, not personal opinions.
Imminence Framed As Presidential Call
- Multiple directors told Congress that the determination of 'imminence' is ultimately the president's decision.
- Members pressed that if no imminent threat was presented, it raises questions about why military action was taken and what the agencies' roles are.