White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was on CBS’s “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan on Sunday morning to discuss topics including Iran’s nuclear program and how President Trump is handling the situation.
“The Iran-backed Houthis, they continue to fire at Israel. What is the last week of bombing achieved and if you are holding Iran responsible, what’s next?” Brennan asked.
“We have taken out key Houthi leadership,” Waltz said.
“We’ve hit their headquarters, we’ve hit communications nodes, weapons factories, and even some of their over the water drone production facilities just in the last couple of days. President Trump has decided to hit the Houthis, and hit them hard,” Waltz continued.
“Keeping the sea lanes open, keeping trade and commerce open is a fundamental aspect of our national security. The last administration was not effective,” Waltz said.
“The President said he is going to hold Iran responsible as well,” Brennan said.
“Is the US seeking the dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program?” Brennan asked.
“Full dismantlement. Iran has to give up its program in a way that the entire world can see,” Waltz responded.
“As President has Trump said, this is coming to a head. All options are on the table, and it is time for Iran to walk away completely from its desire to have a nuclear weapon,” Waltz said.
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As the Trump administration threatens Iran with consequences if it doesn’t give up its nuclear weapons program, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says there’s still a chance for diplomacy, telling @margbrennan, “the president has all options on the table.”
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— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 23, 2025
Waltz also discussed the deportation of dangerous illegal aliens including members of Tren de Aragua and how President Trump is using the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts.
“President Trump has determined that this group is acting as a terrorist organization. It is terrorizing our communities,” Waltz said.
“The Alien Sedition Act fully applies because we have also determined that this group is acting as a proxy with the Maduro regime,” Waltz declared.
“We cannot have district judges interfering with the Commander-in-Chief’s actions to take care of in the way he deems necessary, a terrorist organization,” Waltz continued.
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White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, telling @margbrennan, “this group is acting as a proxy of the Maduro regime.”
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— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 23, 2025
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