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US advisors kept Trump out of rescue command

Military officials kept President Trump out of the room during a critical rescue mission for downed US airmen over Iran, fearing his erratic behavior could endanger the operation.

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A Wall Street Journal report details the chaotic decision-making and internal fears within the Trump administration during the Iran conflict. Officials describe a rushed, unstructured approach where the President's erratic behavior was seen as a risk. During the operation to rescue two American airmen shot down over Iran, military officials deliberately kept President Trump out of the command room, believing his involvement could endanger the critical mission. The report highlights deep concerns among senior U.S. officials about the President's management of the crisis.
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19 Apr@officialrnintel

The report specifies that the incident involved keeping Trump out of the command room during the rescue operation for two downed American airmen over Iran.

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