Trump jokes he’ll blame Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out
Trump defended the Iran memorandum as a nuclear safeguard and said he would take credit if it works, but blame JD Vance if it fails.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump touted a "historic" agreement with Iran to end the current conflict, joking that if the deal falters, he will pin the blame on Vice President JD Vance.
- The memorandum promises Washington will "undertake with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD 300 billion" for Iranian reconstruction while terminating all sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
- During a 90-minute press conference, Trump defended the deal, arguing Tehran needs access to funds to rebuild and maintaining some missiles while denying he would send cash.
- Erick Erickson, a conservative commentator, called the deal "an American surrender," warning it represents a retreat from war aims that falls far short of original goals.
- Sending Vance in his stead, Trump will skip the signing ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland, quipping he will take credit if it works or blame Vance if it fails.
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