White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on suggestions the administration’s messaging on the operation has been confusing. AdvertisementTrump’s timeline for the Iran operation has also shifted since it began. In his notification to Congress about the Iran strikes obtained by Politico, Trump did not provide any timeline. After the Maduro operation, Trump held a press conference within hours at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and officials appeared on television multiple times to explain the move. This time, senior administration officials skipped the Sunday shows to avoid competing narratives and keep Trump as the main messenger, a White House official said.

Source: Huffington Post March 03, 2026 17:30 UTC