A war of words has erupted between Daniel Goldman and the White House, with the Democrat warning that concerns about Donald Trump’s “mental condition” will eventually be exposed.
The controversy stems from a report by The Wall Street Journal, which claimed Trump was not present in the Situation Room during parts of a high-stakes rescue operation in Iran earlier this month.
According to the report, aides opted to keep the president out of the room while receiving minute-by-minute updates, citing concerns that his impatience could hinder proceedings.
The report also alleged that Trump reacted angrily after details of the incident surfaced, reportedly berating staff in the West Wing for hours over fears it could impact his political standing ahead of upcoming elections.
Goldman's criticism led to a public exchange with White House communications director Steven Cheung on X, where he warned that national security could be at risk and suggested that Democrats would pursue further scrutiny if they regain control in the next election cycle.
The White House has dismissed the allegations, accusing Goldman of spreading misinformation and being “duped by fake news.”
