# Was Donald Trump 'blocked' from using the nuclear codes against Iran?

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Podcast: [Truth or Fake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-or-fake-4612731)
Published: 2026-04-21T20:45:21+00:00
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Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson alleged on a podcast this week that US President Donald Trump wanted to use the nuclear codes against Iran during an emergency White House meeting, but that he was stopped by General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Johnson described the interaction as "quite the blow up." It comes as concern mounts over the US president's unpredictable behaviour, as many lawmakers voice doubts about his mental state.

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