Trump explains why he kept Japan in the dark on Iran strikes: "Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"
CBS News • 3/19/2026 – 3/20/2026
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2026-03-192026-03-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
10h
Age
7
Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-19Trump explains why he kept Japan in the dark on Iran strikes: "Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?" (current)
- 2026-03-20
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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