Trump NATO Clash: Iran Intel Fight, Media Attacks & Netanyahu Plea | June 25, 2025 Podcast Analysis

Trump administration's reaction to intelligence leaks regarding recent military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. It describes President Trump's public statements at a NATO summit, where he downplayed the intelligence assessment that the strikes only temporarily set back Iran's nuclear ambitions, instead claiming "total obliteration" and attacking news organizations that reported otherwise. The source highlights the FBI's criminal investigation into the leak, the administration's decision to limit classified information sharing with Congress, and congressional Democrats' concerns about this move. Furthermore, the text touches on the Intelligence Community's differing assessment of the strikes' effectiveness and Trump's public support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst his legal troubles.The Earl Angle is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit earlcotten.substack.com/subscribe