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Report: Trump tried to use nuclear codes, stopped

A retired CIA analyst claims President Trump tried to access nuclear codes during a White House meeting but was stopped by a senior general.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 23:32 UTC
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A retired CIA analyst has made explosive claims about President Donald Trump's conduct during a White House emergency meeting. According to Larry Johnson, Trump attempted to gain access to the nuclear codes but was physically stopped by General Dan Kane, who exercised his authority as head of the armed forces. The report, cited by The Mirror, states the incident caused a major scandal, and Trump was later removed from planning discussions regarding an F-15 crew shot down in Iran due to his temperament. The veracity of these claims and the specific context of the alleged meeting remain unconfirmed.
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