The mainstream media is playing the propaganda game. They’ll do anything to make the Trump admin look bad.
But Secretary of State Marco Rubio just went on CBS to shut down and shut up a leading news host.
Rubio Defends Trump’s Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
During a heated exchange on CBS’s Face The Nation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood firm in defending President Donald Trump’s decision to launch targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, signaling a robust stance against Tehran’s growing threat. The operation, conducted early Sunday morning, hit key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, areas tied to Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. The U.S. deployed up to 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to decisively counter Iran’s ambitions.
The strikes come as part of Trump’s broader strategy to confront Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Middle East, a policy rooted in his long-standing promise to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. Host Margaret Brennan pressed Rubio on the justification for the strikes, questioning whether U.S. intelligence confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had explicitly ordered weaponization. “Are you saying there that the United States did not see intelligence that the Supreme Leader had ordered weaponization?” Brennan asked.
Rubio dismissed the question as beside the point. “That’s irrelevant. I think that’s a question being asked in the media all the time — that’s an irrelevant question —” he began, only to be cut off by Brennan, who insisted, “That is the key point in U.S. intelligence assessment, you know that.” Rubio fired back, “No, it’s not,” asserting his authority on the matter. “I know that better than you know that and I know that’s not the case,” he told Brennan, exuding confidence in the administration’s intelligence.
The exchange grew tense as Rubio laid out the case against Iran. “It doesn’t matter if the order was given,” he said. “Iran has everything they need to build nuclear weapons. Why would you bury.. things in a mountain 300 feet under the ground?… Why do they have 60% enriched uranium?” Rubio’s pointed questions highlighted the suspicious nature of Iran’s nuclear activities, which he argued go far beyond any civilian purpose.
Rubio further emphasized the unique danger posed by Iran’s uranium enrichment. “The only countries in the world that have uranium at 60% are countries that have nuclear weapons, because they can quickly make it 90[%]!” he said. The Secretary of State’s remarks align with Trump’s no-nonsense approach to national security, prioritizing action over diplomatic niceties when dealing with adversaries like Iran.
Brennan raised a March intelligence assessment from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, suggesting it downplayed Iran’s immediate weaponization plans. Rubio swiftly rejected this interpretation. “That’s an inaccurate representation of it,” he said. “That’s not how intelligence is read. That’s not how intelligence is used. Here’s what the whole world knows… what the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] knows. They are enriching uranium well beyond anything you need for a civil nuclear program.”
Rubio’s defense of the strikes rested on Iran’s alarming capabilities. “So why would you enrich uranium at 60% if you don’t intend to one day use it to 90 and build a weapon? Why are you developing ICBMs [Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles]?” he asked. He pointed to Iran’s arsenal of 8,000 short-range missiles and 2,000–3,000 long-range missiles, questioning their purpose if not for aggressive intent. “They have everything they need for a nuclear weapon. They have the delivery mechanisms, they have the enrichment capability, they have the highly-enriched uranium that is stored. That is all we need to see,” Rubio stated.
The strikes have sparked polarized reactions in Washington. Democrats, led by figures like New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have called for Trump’s impeachment, labeling the operation reckless, according to The New York Times. It’s noteworthy that there were very little to no calls for George Bush Sr, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, or Joe Biden to be impeached when they ordered strikes without U.S. congressional approval.
Even some Republicans, like Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, expressed unease, with Massie calling the bombing “not Constitutional” in a Saturday night post on X. Such dissent highlights the challenges Trump faces in maintaining party unity on foreign policy, though Rubio’s defense suggests the administration remains undeterred.
Rubio’s performance on Face The Nation showcased the administration’s resolve to tackle Iran’s nuclear threat without hesitation. His dismissal of media-driven narratives and focus on Iran’s tangible capabilities reinforce Trump’s proactive approach to safeguarding American interests. The strikes, Rubio implied, were not just a reaction but a necessary step to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran from destabilizing the region further.
The Secretary of State’s pointed rhetoric also cast doubt on Iran’s intentions with its space program. “Why do they have a space program? Is Iran gonna go to the moon? No,” Rubio said, suggesting that such programs are thinly veiled covers for developing missile technology. This aligns with Trump’s overall skepticism of Iran’s motives, which ultimately led to the strike.
This is a key quote from Secretary of State Marco Rubio on why it’s a mistake to not take President Trump at his word:
"They tried to play him along the way they've played every American president for the last 35 years. The President told them if we don't get a deal, which is… pic.twitter.com/IYQrkyMQwH
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 22, 2025
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