As someone who’s been on the wrong end of bad U.S. intelligence in combat, I’m one of the most skeptical voices in Congress when it comes to trusting the intel community. But let’s set the record straight: the claim that Iran was “years away” from a nuclear bomb is flat-out false. Iran was dangerously close to becoming a nuclear power. They enriched uranium beyond civilian levels, violated international agreements, and ignored repeated IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) warnings. This wasn’t speculation—it was a calculated sprint toward nuclear capability by a regime that chants “Death to America.” President Trump gave Iran a 60-day diplomatic off-ramp. They chose escalation. A nuclear Iran is exactly what China, Russia, and North Korea want. It advances their shared anti-American agenda and pushes the world toward conflict. President Trump has been clear: Iran must NEVER have nuclear weapons. He’s backed that stance with strength, restraint, and strategic clarity. His administration has prioritized peace while posturing our forces to defend American lives. He’s earned the trust of our troops and the American people—and he’s consistently put America first.