White House moves to put down conservative revolt over Iran messaging ‘confusion’

Published March 2, 2026 7:25pm ET



The White House is attempting to straighten out a mutiny on the Right from pundits accusing the Trump administration of inconsistent messaging when it comes to its military operation against Iran.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a lengthy statement Monday defending the president from complaints that Trump and his advisers have been unclear, and at times contradictory, in laying out their justification for the conflict.

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