Event Brief
Trump says Iran war critics should be hit with nuclear weapon
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 29, 2026 at 1:11 AM ET
Summary: Trump said the U.S. faced an imminent nuclear threat and argued that critics of a potential Iran war should “let them hit us with a nuclear weapon.” The remarks came as he continued to insist the danger was real, despite reported polling showing limited Republican support for war.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump urged that critics of an Iran war should “let them hit us with a nuclear weapon,” while reiterating his claim that the U.S. faced imminent nuclear threat.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 11:27 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was responding to criticism of the idea of war with Iran and defending his claim that the U.S. faced an imminent nuclear threat.
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