Overview

• Gabbard released a video on June 10 after visiting Hiroshima, drawing on archival and on-site footage to recall the 1945 atomic bombing.
• She accused “political elites and warmongers” of stoking fear and tensions while expecting to shelter in bunkers unavailable to ordinary citizens.
• The video incorporated a simulation of a nuclear strike on San Francisco, highlighting that modern warheads could kill millions in minutes.
• Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning said Gabbard’s statement aligns with President Trump’s objectives of bringing lasting peace and preventing war.
• The warning comes as the Trump administration continues complex negotiations with Iran over curbing uranium enrichment.