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2. Why make Rubio's briefing the Gang of Eight public?

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 08:43 PM

Feb 24

The only reason I can think of is to put more pressure on Iran to negotiate an agreement limiting their nuclear weapon production

An agreement we already had until Trump withdrew from it in his first term.

With Trump, It’s all chaos and madness, which doesn’t bode well.

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Speculation swirls as Marco Rubio's 'rare briefing' sees surprise guest [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Feb 24 OP

I think you're correct, Trump will probably announce an attack on Iran this evening. sop Feb 24 #1

Nope, gab13by13 Feb 24 #4

Why make Rubio's briefing the Gang of Eight public? surfered Feb 24 #2

'I'm very concerned': Marco Rubio triggers alarms of 'war' from intel lawmakers LetMyPeopleVote Feb 24 #3