Energy Secretary says Trump was "aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching Iran war

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" where he stated that President Trump was fully aware of the potential risks to global energy supplies before deciding to go to war with Iran. Despite this awareness, Trump maintained that he could not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, emphasizing his belief that such an outcome would be unsustainable for world stability.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" and stated that President Trump was well aware of potential risks to global energy supplies before initiating military action against Iran. Despite this knowledge, Trump proceeded with the decision due to his belief that a nuclear-armed Iran posed an unacceptable long-term threat. According to Wright, Trump prioritized preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons over short-term economic consequences like rising gas prices. The secretary defended Trump's actions by asserting that he was willing to endure political backlash rather than risk passing the problem of a nuclear-capable Iran to future administrations.

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