Jake Tapper Takes President Trump’s Joke A Bit Too Seriously

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

During a Thursday briefing, President Donald Trump was asked why U.S. allies were not informed ahead of a military strike on Iran. His response leaned into humor, framing the decision around the element of surprise. “We…

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