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”
As reported by Margaret Brennan, Face the Nation (CBS) · Read the post
THE RECORD · SEP 22, 2026
“From the first day I entered the political arena, I've been unwavering. I will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.”
USA TODAY · Full Trump speech to UN General Assembly addresses Iran war and tariffs, warns... · automated transcript · Listen at 7:09
RECORD AGREES
In a September 2026 UN speech, Trump said he would never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Wright's wording describes the broader consequence of that position rather than using Trump's exact phrasing.
