GOP senator contradicts Trump and admits to Iran school bombing mistake on CNN

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) contradicted the Trump administration Tuesday, calling the strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed approximately 175 civilians a "horrible mistake." During a CNN interview with Kasie Hunt, Kennedy refused to hide behind ongoing investigations, directly contradicting Trump's denial that the strike occurred and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that the Pentagon is investigating.

A New York Times story revealed American forces likely dropped the bomb on the school. Kennedy expressed regret about the attack, stating he wished it hadn't happened and assuring it wasn't intentional, though acknowledging the investigation may prove him wrong. He emphasized that "the kids are still dead" and argued that when mistakes occur, they should be admitted rather than denied or investigated indefinitely.

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