Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhite House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has reportedly expressed concerns that aides are giving President Donald Trump an overly optimistic view of the Iran war and its domestic impacts. The ongoing conflict has led to significant consequences, including gas prices soaring above $4 a gallon, 13 American service member deaths and over 300 troops injured. Trump has publicly touted perceived wins in the war, claiming the U.S. is winning and Iran has suffered devastating losses, reportedly watching daily compilation videos of successful strikes. Wiles has urged staff to be more forthright with the president about the political and economic risks associated with the conflict. A recent poll indicates that 59 percent of Americans oppose the Iran war, and 55 percent believe the administration is not providing accurate information about its progress. In fullSusie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impactsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Top White House aide told staff to be honest with Trump about Iran risks
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhite House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has reportedly expressed concerns that aides are giving President Donald Trump an overly optimistic view of the Iran war and its domestic impacts. The ongoing conflict has led to significant consequences, including gas prices soaring above $4 a gallon, 13 American service member deaths and over 300 troops injured. Trump has publicly touted perceived wins in the war, claiming the U.S. is winning and Iran has suffered devastating losses, reportedly watching daily compilation videos of successful strikes. Wiles has urged staff to be more forthright with the president about the political and economic risks associated with the conflict. A recent poll indicates that 59 percent of Americans oppose the Iran war, and 55 percent believe the administration is not providing accurate information about its progress. In fullSusie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impactsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
