Marjorie Taylor Greene Alleges Trump Team Discussed Nuclear Options Against Iran — USA TODAY Seeks Response

Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges that during recent strategy meetings the Trump administration discussed the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran. Greene described the discussions as "real" and called them "pure evil," according to a post she made on X and reporting by USA TODAY.

Background

Greene resigned from the U.S. House in January after a very public split with President Donald Trump. Her seat was later filled by Clay Fuller in a May special election, but Greene has remained outspoken on national security and foreign policy matters.

Greene's Claim

On X, Greene wrote that administration officials had been "discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran" during strategy sessions. She added, "Yes, you read that correctly. It's real. I'm not speculating, I know," and labeled the reported discussions "pure evil."

Administration Response

USA TODAY contacted the White House for comment and reported it had received no response as of 10 a.m. Monday. The White House has not publicly confirmed or denied Greene's allegation.

Context

President Trump posted on Truth Social: "The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Greene has allied with conservative figures such as Rep. Thomas Massie and commentator Tucker Carlson in opposing U.S. escalation in the conflict with Iran.

Note: The allegation is significant and serious. Independent verification and official comment are important before drawing conclusions about policy deliberations.