As of March 2026, Donald Trump has publicly claimed he was "badly misled" and pressured by his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and other advisers into launching a military conflict against Iran.

 

Trump Went To War Being 'Badly Misled' By His Son-In-Law

As of March 2026, Donald Trump has publicly claimed he was "badly misled" and pressured by his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and other advisers into launching a military conflict against Iran.

 

Key Details of the Conflict

Trump's Accusations: Trump stated he acted on advice from Kushner and others who claimed the Iranian regime was near collapse.

Failed Negotiations: The conflict followed unsuccessful talks handled by Kushner and Steve Witkoff, which were criticized as lacking technical expertise.

Intelligence Gaps: Contrary to White House claims of an imminent threat, U.S. intelligence indicated Iran was not preparing to strike first.

Backlash and Resignations: Counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent resigned, alleging advisors bullied Trump into war on false pretenses.

Conflicts of Interest: Reports point to billions of dollars from Gulf states—who lobbied against Iran—flowing to Kushner’s private equity firm.

 

Timeline of Recent Events

Feb 28, 2026: Conflict begins after failed negotiations.

Mar 2, 2026: Reports surface that the administration used false intelligence to justify action.

Mar 11, 2026: Trump publicly blames Kushner and Witkoff for the decision.

Mar 17, 2026: Joe Kent resigns, citing misleading advice given to the President.

Mar 23, 2026: Analysis shows a lack of contingency plans, stemming from faulty advice.