How Trump sidelined national security experts ahead of his war with Iran
- Posted on June 17, 2026
- By CNN
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How Trump sidelined national security experts ahead of his war with Iran
Worried about a president who seemed to be flying by the seat of his pants as he waged war, Congress stepped in to establish a council of experts to advise the president, gathering information from across the government to consider the consequences and effects of military action.
