Karoline Leavitt gets brutally roasted for her explanation of why Trump attacked Iran

Trump’s “feeling” about Iran’s threat

Leavitt emphasized that Trump’s decision ultimately came from his own assessment of the situation, combining intelligence with instinct:

“The president had a feeling, again, based on fact, that Iran was going to strike the United States, was going to strike our assets in the region, and he made a determination to launch Operation Epic Fury based on all of those reasons.”

The phrasing immediately drew attention online.

Leavitt: The president had a feeling, again, based on fact, that Iran was going to strike the US. pic.twitter.com/qT1OQsY1RP

— Acyn (@Acyn) March 4, 2026

Leavitt’s comments sparked a wave of mockery on social media, with many users noting the irony that conservatives often use the phrase “facts don’t care about your feelings,” popularized by podcaster Ben Shapiro.

Critics highlighted the repeated references to the president’s “feeling” as particularly striking, with some saying, “These press briefings are a farce.”

”The President had a feeling… based on fact huh?!? I guess he learned that skill from Yoda?,” one person wrote.

”Me: I had a feeling, again, based on fact, that pizza has the same calories as lettuce,” another chimed in.

”We go to wars on feels now, not facts. Got it,” a third wrote.

”Decisions about war should be based on clear evidence and transparent intelligence, not just a leader’s “feeling.” If the threat was truly imminent, the facts should be strong enough to stand on their own,” a fourth said.