Karoline Leavitt Cautions Sources of Iran Information to CNN That the FBI Is After Them

FBI Investigation into Nuclear Facility Leak

On Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that the FBI is pursuing an individual who shared sensitive information with CNN regarding damage to Iran’s nuclear facility.

According to an early evaluation from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), airstrikes on three U.S. nuclear facilities were said to have significantly hampered Iran’s nuclear program. During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports,” Leavitt indicated that the FBI is investigating those responsible for leaking “Top Secret Intelligence Analysis” to the media.

“According to the FBI, this matter is serious. There’s a very limited number of individuals in the U.S. government with access to this information, so the FBI and the Department of Justice fully recognize the gravity of the situation,” she added.

Leavitt went on to mention that 14 bombs weighing 30,000 pounds each would create a “devastating impact.” President Trump has often claimed that attacks on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan have “completely obliterated” nuclear sites.

At a NATO summit on the same day, Trump told NBC News reporter Kelly O’Donnell that the DIA’s reports on the destruction of these nuclear sites are incomplete, as they don’t adequately reflect the damage caused by B-2 bombers. Earlier, he had called CNN and MSNBC “Gutless Losers” and “Scum,” expressing doubts about the success of the bombings.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized mainstream media, suggesting they are attempting to “spin” the narrative surrounding U.S. military actions against Iran in a way that damages Trump’s reputation.

Hegseth stated, “[T]he New York Times has a tendency to manipulate facts for their own political agenda, without considering the military perspective or the global implications.” He suggested that their aim is to undermine Trump based on the leaked information.

CNN, in response to the controversy, defended Bertrand’s report, arguing that it is unreasonable to attack journalists for accurately reporting on the assessment’s existence.