Trump Tried To Use Nuclear Codes During Iran War But Was Stopped

WASHINGTON, United States — Explosive claims have emerged alleging that a senior U.S. military officer prevented President Donald Trump from accessing America’s nuclear codes during a tense White House meeting.

According to statements by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson on the YouTube programme Judging Freedom, the incident occurred on Saturday during an emergency session. Johnson claimed Trump sought to use the nuclear codes, but General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stood up and refused, invoking his position as head of the military. The exchange reportedly led to a heated confrontation.

The allegations remain unverified, with no independent confirmation from official U.S. sources. The White House has dismissed the claims as false. NaijaChoice News could not independently verify the details of the reported blow-up.

This development surfaces amid broader concerns over President Trump’s temperament in handling international crises. Reports suggest the meeting centred on escalating tensions with Iran following the destruction of a U.S. aircraft earlier this month by Iranian forces.

Sources indicate Trump spent hours shouting at staff in the West Wing, haunted by memories of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. Military advisers allegedly excluded him from key deliberations in the Situation Room during a related Iran rescue operation, citing fears his unpredictability could endanger the mission.

Just days before the alleged nuclear codes incident, Trump reportedly made a disturbing sex-related comment on stage that left his audience stunned into silence. Observers have pointed to these episodes as signs of growing erratic behaviour in the administration.

For Nigeria and the wider African continent, such reported instability in Washington raises fresh questions about global security and the reliability of U.S. leadership. With ongoing economic ties, oil interests, and security partnerships between Nigeria and the United States, any perceived chaos in the White House could ripple into diplomatic and investment decisions.

The purpose of accessing nuclear codes in isolation also remains unclear, as technical command protocols require broader authorisation processes. Critics argue the claims, even if unproven, highlight deeper strains in civil-military relations.

As tensions with Iran continue to simmer, the reported events underscore the high stakes involved in decision-making at the highest levels of U.S. power.

This episode, if substantiated, could mark a significant moment in how America’s nuclear command structure is tested under pressure.