WASHINGTON — A report circulating widely is drawing intense scrutiny after alleging that President Donald Trump sought access to U.S. nuclear launch codes during an emergency White House meeting over the weekend.
The claim was put forward by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson in an appearance on the YouTube program Judging Freedom. According to Johnson, a senior military official identified as Dan Caine intervened during the meeting and refused the request, reportedly telling him “No” in a tense exchange.
Johnson described the meeting as highly volatile, citing what he called an “emotional outburst,” and said the military official used his authority to block the move.
The report, first highlighted by The Mirror, has not been independently confirmed, and it remains unclear what prompted the alleged request or what actions were being considered. However, it comes amid a broader pattern of reports pointing to internal tensions during sensitive operations.
Separate accounts indicate Trump was denied access to the White House Situation Room during a high-risk rescue mission involving Iran, with military advisors reportedly concerned that instability could jeopardize the operation. He was also described as reacting angrily for hours inside the West Wing following reports that a U.S. aircraft had been shot down.
If accurate, the developments could point to an extraordinary scenario in which a sitting commander-in-chief faced resistance from military leadership during a moment of crisis.
Such a situation would be highly unusual and raises serious questions about command authority, crisis management, and who ultimately holds control during critical national security decisions.
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