Trump says Gabbard ‘a little bit softer’ on Iran obtaining nuclear weapon

President Trump acknowledged Sunday that his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, takes a softer stance than he does on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump characterized the difference as a matter of degree rather than fundamental disagreement, emphasizing he retains confidence in Gabbard despite the policy divergence. The comments surface a notable tension within his national security team on one of the administration's most sensitive foreign policy issues. Iran's nuclear program remains a flashpoint in Middle East policy, with the Trump administration having withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal during his first term. Trump's public acknowledgment of Gabbard's differing view suggests debate within his inner circle on how aggressively to counter Iranian nuclear ambitions.