Energy Secretary
Compared on: Donald Trump's own words
THE CLAIM · OCT 4, 2026
Donald Trump said “the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran and I'm not gonna do it”
As reported by Margaret Brennan, Face the Nation (CBS) · Read the post
THE RECORD · MAY 12, 2026
“We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That's all. That's the only thing that matters.”
NBC News · Trump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation during Iran... · automated transcript · Listen at 0:20
THE RECORD · JUN 24, 2019
“they cannot have a nuclear weapon it's not about the Straits you know a lot of people covered it incorrectly they never mentioned they cannot have a nuclear weapon they'd use it and they're not gonna have a nuclear weapon”
CNBC Television · Trump: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon · automated transcript · Listen at 0:45
RECORD AGREES
In May 2026, the recorded remarks said Iran could not be allowed a nuclear weapon. In June 2019, the recorded remarks likewise said Iran could not have one and “they're not gonna have a nuclear weapon.” The reported wording frames that position as what the world can sustain.
