In a moment that left viewers stunned, CNN aired rare praise for President Donald Trump following Saturday night’s decisive U.S. military strike on Iran. And it came from a seasoned military leader with firsthand experience.
Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, speaking with Anderson Cooper during CNN’s live coverage from Tel Aviv, gave the 45th President credit for executing what he called a “brilliant use of deception and military precision” to target key Iranian nuclear sites.
“I’m fascinated, and candidly, I’m impressed,” Kimmitt admitted. “At first, I couldn’t understand the two-week delay. But looking back, it was vintage Trump. The enemy was watching, thinking he was bluffing. And then — boom — the strike landed before they even saw it coming.”
Kimmitt compared the approach to Trump’s legendary deal-making tactics — drawing the enemy into a false sense of calm, only to launch a strike that caught Iran completely off-guard. According to the general, this strategy not only succeeded — it likely saved American lives.
Trump’s Strike: A Calculated Move with Global Impact
President Trump had given Iran a “two-week warning” — a move critics claimed showed weakness. But the sudden, stealthy timing of the attack proved the opposite. According to Kimmitt, Trump’s decision to delay and then strike was a masterclass in military and psychological strategy.
Cooper asked whether the bombings destroyed all of the deeply buried nuclear facilities.
“Probably not entirely,” Kimmitt explained. “Without special forces on the ground, satellite images can only tell us so much — maybe 10% accuracy. That’s why the White House may soon decide on a follow-up strike.”
Even CNN Can’t Deny Trump’s Strength
In a surprising departure from their usual tone, CNN’s own programming highlighted President Trump’s success. It’s not often the liberal media acknowledges conservative leadership — but facts are facts.
This is the kind of bold action that reminds the world America is strong again — and under Trump’s leadership, we don’t just talk about threats. We act.
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, one thing is clear: President Trump has once again proven he knows how to lead — with strength, strategy, and results.