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Trump shown daily highlight videos of U.S. strikes in Iran war

U.S. officials say short, curated video highlight reels of recent strikes are a regular part of President Trump’s Iran war briefings, prompting debate over whether he is receiving the full picture of the conflict.

Mar 25th 2026 · United States

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  • U.S. military produces roughly two-minute daily montage reels of recent successful strikes for President Trump.
  • Officials say the videos emphasize U.S. victories and do not represent the full scope of the conflict.
  • Some aides and allies worry the curated briefings may leave Trump less aware of setbacks and Iranian actions.
  • Trump also receives separate briefings, calls with military and intelligence leaders, and frequent contact with foreign leaders and media.
  • White House and intelligence officials state the president is regularly briefed and seeks broad input, while critics point to instances where he learned of events from media reports.