Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, a controversial claim has surfaced suggesting that President Donald Trump sought to use nuclear codes during the conflict. The allegation, made by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, has drawn attention online, but lacks verified evidence. Speaking on the Judging Freedom podcast, Johnson alleged that Trump attempted to authorize the use of nuclear weapons during an emergency meeting. “There was a report that an emergency meeting was held Saturday night, and one account claimed that at the White House, Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes,” Johnson said. He further claimed that United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine opposed the move, stating: “General Dan Caine reportedly opposed it… It was described as a heated confrontation.” There are no confirmed reports supporting the claim that such an emergency Pentagon meeting took place on April 18. The only recent confirmed briefing occurred on April 16, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared alongside Gen. Caine. No credible reports or official sources have corroborated Johnson’s claims, making the allegation unverified. Separately, a report by The Wall Street Journal stated that Trump was kept out of the Situation Room during a rescue operation involving two F-15 airmen in Iranian territory. According to a source, Trump had “screamed at aides for hours,” leading officials to limit his access. “Aides kept the president out of the room… because they believed his impatience wouldn’t be helpful,” the source said. He was reportedly briefed only at “meaningful moments” during the operation. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World. Naman is a copy editor at Times Now, with over three years experience in covering US News, politics, global affairs, sports, and other domains. Apart ... View More