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Condoleezza Rice Seen Entering White House During Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions

Her hawkish national security record drew scrutiny.

Overview

  • CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes reported seeing Rice walk into the White House on Friday.
  • The White House has not stated the purpose of her visit or described any official role.
  • Rice, a key George W. Bush adviser who later served as secretary of state, advocated the 2003 Iraq invasion.
  • In a Fox News interview, she said rendering Iran "essentially incapable of military action" would be "worthy."
  • Her visit drew online criticism from both progressives and some conservatives citing a neoconservative turn, with the reaction unfolding alongside reports of recent U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation.