Trump in 'cocoon of ignorance' as aides intentionally shield him from Iran reality: report

President Donald Trump is reportedly shielded from some of the negative impacts of his war in Iran, which critics say has ensconced him in a "cocoon of ignorance."

U.S. military officials compiled short video updates to show the 79-year-old president that focuses on "stuff blowing up" in the biggest, most successful strikes over the previous 48 hours, three current U.S. officials and a former U.S. official told NBC News.

But those briefings are creating a disconnect between his understanding of the war and reality...