Karoline Leavitt responds to MAGA Influencer over Trump Iran military action confusion

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has responded to conservative commentator Matt Walsh after he expressed confusion over messaging regarding Trump's military action in Iran

Karoline Leavitt has fired back at a MAGA influencer who expressed "confusion" over the messaging surrounding the military action in Iran.

The White House Press Secretary targeted Matt Walsh on Monday, March 2, in response to a social media post where he voiced his perplexity. He posted, "So far we've heard that although we killed the whole Iranian regime, this was not a regime change war. And although we obliterated their nuclear program, we had to do this because of their nuclear program."

The Daily Wire host went on to say, "And although Iran was not planning any attacks on the US, they also might have been, depending on who you ask. And although we are not fighting this war to free the Iranian people, they are now free, or might be, depending on who seizes power, and we have no idea who that will be. The messaging on this thing is, to put it mildly, confused."

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Clearly irritated by the post, Karoline, 28, retorted and outlined what President Donald Trump's declared goals are in Iran. She stated, "On Saturday, President Trump released a statement laying out clear objectives to the American people for Operation Epic Fury. Let me reiterate them.

"Destroy the Iranian regime's missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. Annihilate the Iranian regime's Navy. Ensure the regime's terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region or the world and attack our forces," reports the Mirror US.

"Stop them from making and using IEDs or roadside bombs, which have gravely wounded and killed thousands and thousands of people, including many Americans. Guarantee that Iran can NEVER obtain a nuclear weapon.

"Preventing this radical regime and its terrorist leaders from threatening America and our core national security interests is a clear-eyed and necessary objective. Killing terrorists is good for America. 49 of the most senior Iranian regime leaders – including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – have already been wiped off the face of the Earth so far in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury."

Karoline then wrapped up by writing, "Finally, whilst Operation Midnight Hammer did obliterate Iran's major nuclear sites, the regime was fully committed to rebuilding their nuclear program, and they REFUSED to make a deal, despite months of extensive talks and good faith efforts by President Trump's top negotiators. Simply put, the terrorist Iranian regime would not say yes to peace.

"For 47 years, the Iranian regime has actively and intentionally facilitated the killing of Americans whilst chanting 'death to America' and funding other bloodthirsty terrorists seeking to destroy the United States and all of Western Civilization. Prior American leaders were too weak and cowardly to do anything about it. Now, President Donald J. Trump is correcting decades of cowardice and holding those responsible for the deaths of Americans accountable.

"Their brutal attacks and threats will finally end under President Trump. America will win – the terrorists will be defeated."

This reaction seems to indicate attempts from the White House to maintain Trump's victorious 2024 coalition, which boasted a significant anti-war faction, as they address concerns from these individuals.

After Karoline's post, Matt informed his followers, "I know some of my followers here are annoyed at me but I have to call it like I see it. A basic level of honesty is an obligation that comes with having a public platform. This operation seemed like a bad idea to me before it happened, and I said so. Now that it is happening, I'm not going to suddenly change my tune. It still seems like a bad idea to me. I hope I'm wrong. But that's how I see it."

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