Early Thursday morning, while Americans slept soundly, our brave men and women in uniform executed a daring, surgical strike deep within Iranian territory. Operation Midnight Hammer—the name itself echoing strength, precision, and resolve—successfully obliterated three key nuclear facilities, crippling the rogue regime’s dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons. This decisive action sends a loud, clear message to the world: Under President Trump, America will never allow tyrants who chant “Death to America” to hold a nuclear gun to our heads.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt laid out the facts plainly in Thursday’s briefing, leaving no doubt as to the operation’s success. “The objective of Operation Midnight Hammer was to destroy the regime’s nuclear enrichment capacity and stop the grave nuclear threat posed to the United States, Israel, and the rest of the free world,” she explained confidently. “The mission was an overwhelming success!”
?WOW — @PressSec absolutely obliterates this Fake News CNN reporter after she leaked false intelligence about the strikes.
The reporter in question? Natasha Bertrand — a repeat offender when it comes to pushing disinformation:
– Claimed the Hunter Biden laptop story was… pic.twitter.com/jFYWkqdyUx
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 26, 2025
But beyond the impressive military achievement, Leavitt noted another critical aspect of the operation—its secrecy. “This was one of the most secretive and successful operations in United States history,” she stated bluntly, adding with a pointed jab at the assembled media, “I think many of you in this room would agree with that because none of you knew about the strike until it took place.” Indeed, in an era where leaks and media-driven sabotage have become routine, the Trump administration has once again demonstrated its discipline, seriousness, and loyalty to our nation’s security.
Leavitt was right to call out CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand, whose hasty and misleading report based on “preliminary intelligence” attempted to cast doubt on our military’s success. Bertrand, as many Americans will recall, previously helped spread misinformation about Hunter Biden’s laptop, a story legacy media shamefully suppressed to protect Joe Biden’s failing campaign. Leavitt held nothing back, saying plainly, “This is a reporter who has been used by people who dislike Donald Trump in this government to push fake and false narratives. She should be ashamed of herself. That is not what reporting is. Journalists are trained to find the facts and the truth.”
The truth is that Operation Midnight Hammer represents precisely the kind of bold, decisive action that voters envisioned when they returned President Trump to office. America First means exactly that—protecting American lives, interests, and allies without hesitation or apology. For too long, under weak leadership from Biden and his allies, our enemies sensed timidity and indecision. Iran grew emboldened, advancing toward nuclear weapons capability while the previous administration pursued appeasement, desperate for a new deal at any cost.
But no longer. President Trump has made it abundantly clear that the United States will never allow the Iranian regime—a terrorist-sponsoring dictatorship—to threaten our nation, our ally Israel, or global stability. This latest operation not only destroyed critical infrastructure but also restored American deterrence and credibility on the world stage.
Predictably, some Democrats and media pundits are already wringing their hands, fretting about “escalation” and “provocation.” They conveniently ignore the fact that Iran has been escalating and provoking for years, attacking American troops through proxies, harassing our Navy ships, and funding terrorism around the globe. The Trump administration’s decisive response was not escalation—it was overdue justice, swift and measured, designed to prevent war, not start one.
The success of Operation Midnight Hammer should rally all patriotic Americans, regardless of party, to support our military heroes and the Commander-in-Chief who empowers them to do their job effectively. While the media grumbles and second-guesses, average Americans understand clearly: strength prevents war, weakness invites it.
President Trump campaigned on putting America first, on keeping our nation safe, and on restoring pride and confidence in our military and intelligence services. Operation Midnight Hammer proves definitively that he is keeping that promise. The world is safer today, thanks to the courage, precision, and resolve of our armed forces—and the steadfast leadership of the President who never flinches from his solemn duty to protect the American people.