TheĀ White HouseĀ has launched a aggressive rebuttal against anĀ ABC NewsĀ report alleging thatĀ IranĀ planned drone strikes onĀ CaliforniaĀ in retaliation forĀ Operation Epic Fury.
Press SecretaryĀ Karoline LeavittĀ accused the network of spreading misinformation by omitting that theĀ FBIĀ warning was based on “unverified” intelligence.Ā LeavittĀ demanded an immediate retraction, asserting that no credible threat to theĀ United States homeland currently exists while criticizing the media for intentionally inciting public alarm. The controversy stems from an internalĀ FBIĀ alert regarding unidentified vessels off theĀ CaliforniaĀ coast. While the news report suggested a potential surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles, theĀ Trump administrationĀ clarified that the source material lacked specific details regarding timing or perpetrators.Ā Governor Gavin NewsomĀ addressed the situation, noting that state intelligence teams are actively working to protectĀ California, though he similarly downplayed the immediate validity of the reported threats. Amidst this clash with the media, theĀ White HouseĀ continues to defend its broader military strategy against theĀ Iranian military. AlthoughĀ LeavittĀ confirmed that the primary goal ofĀ Operation Epic FuryĀ is the destruction of terrorist proxies,Ā President Donald TrumpĀ faces mounting scrutiny over whether the administration is covertly pursuing regime change. This dispute underscores the growing tension between government officials and journalists over the handling of raw national security intelligence.
