Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 14, 2026

Key Points:

• Senator Mark Warner criticized the ongoing war initiated by President Donald Trump, arguing that after 107 days, the U.S. and its allies are not in a better position, with Iran’s regime more radical and nuclear capabilities intact.
• Warner expressed skepticism about the current negotiation team—Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and JD Vance—citing their lack of experience in nuclear diplomacy and stressed that Congress has been largely excluded from oversight on the war and related sanctions.
• Warner voiced concern over Iran’s potential to develop nuclear weapons and lamented the collapse of the JCPOA, warning that the U.S. acting alone or only with Israel diminishes security.
• On surveillance issues, Warner opposed Bill Pulte’s nomination as Director of National Intelligence, citing lack of security clearance and loyalty to Trump as risks, and supported Jay Clayton’s nomination despite limited national security experience.
• Warner blamed President Trump for the lapse in the FISA authorization, which jeopardizes intelligence gathering, and urged swift confirmation of Clayton and reauthorization of FISA to restore critical surveillance capabilities.