In an interview with Fox News, Trump was asked about reports that U.S. intelligence had briefed him on aspects of Mojtaba Khamenei’s personal life. “Well, they did say that, but I don’t know if it was only them,” Trump replied. He added that others have made similar assertions and suggested the claims had given the Iranian leader a “bad start,” particularly in a country where homosexuality is illegal.
Trump’s comments come days after several media outlets said national intelligence officials had shared the information with him during a briefing. According to The New York Post, Trump appeared surprised during the session, reacting with visible astonishment and laughter. People present in the room also reportedly found the briefing “hilarious,” and at least one senior intelligence official was said to have been laughing about it for days.
