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Trump Tried To NUKE Iran & Was Stopped By General! Says Fmr CIA Analyst Larry Johnson

2026-04-21 News & Politics
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A video has been going viral showing retired CIA analyst Larry Johnson claiming that President Trump attempted to use nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House meeting, but was stopped by General Dan Caine, who invoked his authority as head of the military and refused. Jimmy notes that using nukes offensively would violate protocol, as the nuclear football is designed only for defensive retaliation, and that radiation from striking Iran would drift over Gulf States and possibly Greater Israel. After sharing this on Twitter, Jimmy was flooded with critical responses from pro-Israel bots and shills attacking him for merely reporting what Johnson said, accusing him of being "damaged goods" and gullible. The segment concludes with Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger arguing that Trump cannot escalate further against Iran because any attack on civilian infrastructure would lead Iran to destroy power and desalination plants in Gulf States, causing mass exodus. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Kimchi One from Brightcore – Health Starts in the Gut Get 25% Off – Use Code: DORE at https://brightcore.com/Jimmy Or call (888) 253-0418 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping! Purchase only directly from Brightcore Nutrition to ensure product integrity - We do not authorize resellers Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@magamen6572 2026-04-21

israel wants to use AMERICAN nukes on Iran

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@benbred79 2026-04-21

😂 hes getting very upset about iran trolling him with lego figures 😂

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@neilarchambault3333 2026-04-21

I'm 55 and Iran has been 10 minutes away from a nuke since I was !2

965 72 replies
@Freedom9010-8 2026-04-21

So called "Peace President" 😂 He is definition of con artist !

653 20 replies
@robertclement8640 2026-04-21

Don't believe a single thing from the government. It's all an act to scare.

183 15 replies
@weekendmom 2026-04-21

Nobody in the federal government is really trying to find a way to end the war. They're too busy making money off of it.

127 6 replies
@THEWHOLEWORLDLIESUN 2026-04-21

Israel wants America NUKED!!!!

111 7 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2026-04-21

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@hillbillyhomestead1966 2026-04-21

TRUMP HAS LOST HIS MIND

66 1 replies
@mitchphelan1235 2026-04-22

Your country needs to get that spastic out of there now, before he destroys us all.

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