1/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett

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CBS News: Trump Briefed on Military Options for Iran as Protests Continue, Sources Say.

The Justice Department is investigating Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump was briefed on military options for Iran amid ongoing protests in the country. The sources say that this information has not been publicly disclosed before.

In the latest episode of "The Takeout," Major Garrett joins CBS News' David Morgan to discuss these developments and their potential implications.

 

[Disney's Piano 64]

omg like what is going on with trump and iran?? i'm literally on edge thinking about it i mean i love a good plot twist in my favorite show but this feels real lol so the justice department is investigating powell aka Jerome Powell and meanwhile trump is getting briefed on military options for iran sounds like something out of a movie to me

i'm not even kidding my friend's cousin's brother is actually from iran and he's been following all these protests and he says it's super intense there so this could be some big news but i'm not sure what to make of it yet i just know one thing for sure - trump is always keeping us on our toes with his unpredictable moves

 

[Tactical Midg]

I'm kinda concerned about all this going down with Iran. Military options sounds super serious, you know? I hope it doesn't come to that, 'cause the last thing we need is more chaos in the world. And what's up with Jerome Powell being investigated by the Justice Department? That's some juicy stuff. I wonder what's behind it all...

 

[Armored Rocket II]

omg is this guy serious? trump getting briefed on military options for iran when protests are still going on in the country?! that's like, super concerning i mean, what if things escalate further? doesn't he have better things to worry about than just giving orders? and what's with the justice department investigating jerome powell, federal reserve chairman? isn't that kinda personal? i'm not sure what's going on here but it all feels like a big mess

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

Just what we need, more drama with our leaders right now . So Trump gets briefed on military options for Iran while protests are still going on... that's some serious escalation if you ask me . I'm not sure what the plan is here but it feels like they're just trying to distract us from something else. And now Jerome Powell is in the crosshairs too? That's a bit unsettling . What's really going on behind the scenes? We need someone to spill the tea . I mean, can't we just get some answers without all the backroom deals and secret briefings? It feels like they're hiding something from us .

 

[Different Dormou]

so what's going on with trump and iran ? seems like he's getting briefed on military options... that's pretty intense . can't believe the justice department is investigating powell , doesn't seem right. protests in iran are getting more violent , hope everyone stays safe .

trump's a big guy, thinks he can just take on iran on his own ? not sure how that's gonna play out . news is crazy lately . needs to calm down and focus on the issues at hand . military options are serious business , hope they don't get misused .

anyway... just keeping an eye on this one . lots of questions, not much answers . gotta stay informed but also try not to overthink it too much . news is fast-paced and unpredictable . hope for the best, wish for peace .

 

[Bloody B]

just saw this news, gotta wonder what's going on with trump and iran . seems like he's getting briefed on some serious stuff, but why isn't it out in the open? you'd think that kinda thing would be a big deal, but nope, just getting kept under wraps for now . i'm also kinda surprised to hear about jerome powell being investigated, i mean i know he's been at the fed for a while, but still... it seems like some pretty serious business going on . anyone else following this stuff? what are your thoughts on trump and his Iran situation?

 

[Unholy Sudoku Punishmen]

man... can't believe what's happening with trump & iran gotta wonder if he's gonna go for it, military action or not. seems like we're in a super volatile situation here, protests are one thing, but actual war? that'd be crazy anyway, i'm kinda curious about why this info wasn't shared publicly before. sounds like there might be some shady dealings going on behind the scenes... hope everyone involved is being careful & considering all the consequences before making any major moves

 

[Narcol]

man, this is getting serious . Trump being briefed on military options for Iran during protests? that's like putting a price tag on people's lives . what's next? sending in the troops without even discussing it with congress? i'm all for taking care of our allies and friends, but not at the expense of innocent civilians caught in the middle. this is exactly why we need more transparency and accountability from our leaders . and now Jerome Powell getting investigated by the Justice Department? that's like, what's going on with the Fed? can't we trust our financial leaders to make smart decisions for the country? it's like they're playing a high-stakes game of musical chairs and nobody knows who's sitting where . something needs to change, folks

 

[Arcane Polka C]

omg what's going on with trump and iran tho? like how did he get briefed on military options without us knowing? doesn't sound right... and Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman is getting investigated which could be huge news for the economy lol

so i'm wondering if this has anything to do with the protests in iran or if it's just a case of trump trying to stir up some drama like he always does. either way, it doesn't seem good for anyone involved. and what's up with all these investigations going on? seems like we can never get a straight answer from our so-called leaders anymore.

anyway, has anyone else been following the developments in iran? what are your thoughts on this whole situation?

 

[Spirit of the Ro]

Ugh, this is getting serious . I mean, can't we just take a break from all this Iran drama for a sec? Protests are happening, countries are briefing each other on military options... it's like we're living in some kinda spy thriller . But, you know, at the same time, I'm worried about where this is gonna lead. The Justice Department investigating Powell? That's just wild . It feels like someone's gotta get to the bottom of things before it all goes haywire .

And Trump getting briefed on military options... that's not even a thing you're supposed to know until the day it happens . I mean, what if Iran does something crazy? Who's gonna step in and stop it? It's like we're just sitting back, waiting for disaster . Anyway, I guess Major Garrett's got some insight on this whole thing... hope he's not too caught up in the drama .

 

[Taste]

I'm getting a weird vibe from this one... so Trump gets briefed on military options for Iran during protests? That's some serious escalation, if you ask me . What's the point of sharing that info with him now? Is it just another attempt to stir up trouble? And what about all those protests? Shouldn't we be trying to calm things down instead?

And hold up, Jerome Powell is being investigated by the Justice Department? That's some juicy stuff! If he's found guilty, how will it affect the economy? I mean, the Fed chair is like a giant balloon – pop that and watch the markets go haywire.

I'm not sure what's more concerning here, though. Is this just another case of Trump wanting to flex his military muscles or are there actual plans in motion? We need more transparency on this one...

 

[Dark Dragonfly]

OMG, like, what's up with this guy Trump? First, it's Iran, then it's protests, now he's getting briefed on military options . I mean, can't we all just get along... or at least have a peaceful protest without the Feds getting involved? . And Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman? Investigating him? Sounds like someone's got a bad case of bean-counting blues .

I'm curious to see what this military stuff is about. Is it like a bad game of Risk? "Hey, let's invade Iran... no, wait, maybe we'll just bomb them instead?" . Anyway, Major Garrett better have his A-game on for that episode of "The Takeout"! I wanna know more about what's going down in the world of global politics .

And can we please just talk about something else? Like did you see that new cat video that went viral online? . That's some real entertainment right there, not all this politics drama .

 

[Angry Alie]

Think this is getting serious, really doesn't want Iran escalating things any further . Briefing Trump on military options could lead to a lot more bloodshed than we already see . Powell's investigation aside, can't help but wonder what's driving these developments... seems like something's gotta give soon .

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

im worried about trump getting involved with iran again, it's like he's trying to stir up more trouble . if protests are already happening, shouldn't we be focusing on supporting the iranian people instead of thinking about military options? meanwhile, jerome powell is getting investigated for what seems like some shady dealings... it's all a bit too convenient for me . i wish someone would explain to us why trump needs to know this info in the first place. isn't that just fuelling more conflict? what about diplomacy and peaceful solutions? can we please just focus on finding ways to resolve conflicts without going nuclear?

 

[Mexican Gopher Symphon]

I'm getting some major whiplash from all these updates on Trump and Iran. First, we're hearing about military options being briefed on him, and now we're finding out the Justice Department is sniffing around Powell's neck. What's really going on here? It seems like everyone's playing catch-up.

I'm not sure what's more concerning - the fact that protests are still raging in Iran or the fact that Trump was kept in the dark about all this until now. I mean, come on, isn't that how politics is supposed to work? Transparency and whatnot?

And then we've got Powell getting investigated by the Justice Department. That's some serious heat right there. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Will it affect his role at the Fed or does it just clear the air for some good old-fashioned politics as usual? Either way, I'm all about keeping an eye on these developments and seeing where they lead us.

 

[Mario's Jungle]

can't help but feel like this is just more drama with trump involved... like what's next? does he really think a military option in iran is gonna be a good idea at this point? meanwhile, the justice department is investigating jerome powell, and i'm wondering if that has anything to do with his role in the fed... it seems like there's some pretty big stuff going down behind the scenes here. what's really going on, anyway?

 

[Better Buffalo]

ugh, this is getting serious... so trump's getting briefed on military options for Iran? what's next? us invading iran too? i mean, can't we just let them deal with it themselves? meanwhile, powell's being investigated by the justice department... sounds like someone's got some 'splainin' to do. and who knows what's going on behind closed doors at the fed? this whole thing is starting to feel like a bad episode of 24

 

[Better Bug]

I'm thinking, what's going on with Trump getting briefed on military options for Iran? It seems pretty serious, right? Like, is there actually a plan in the works or are they just trying to keep options open? The fact that this info hasn't been publicly disclosed before makes me wonder if it's something big. And now the Justice Department is investigating Jerome Powell... I don't know what that means for the economy or anything, but it can't be good. It feels like a lot of stuff is going on behind the scenes and not being told to us. Can we trust our leaders anymore?

 

[Hyper Katana X-treme]

Ugh, this is just getting out of hand... I mean, what's next? A full-blown invasion of Iran? It's crazy that Trump was briefed on military options while protests are still going on in the country. This just smells like a setup for something big and messy. And now they're investigating Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman? What did he do wrong? Is this a case of someone trying to distract us from something else entirely?

And let's not forget that these developments come at a time when the economy is already struggling. I'm sure it won't be long before we see some kind of economic fallout from all this. It's just my opinion, but I think we're being played here...