Karoline Leavitt: “The president had a very successful operation as commander…”

“Well, there's many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against the. Against Iran. The president had a very successful operation as commander in chief with Operation Midnight Hammer, as you know, as you just said, totally obliterated Iran's nuclear facilities. The president has always been very clear, though, with respect to Iran or any country around the world. Diplomacy is always his first option, and Iran would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump and with this administration.” (09:03–09:14)

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