Trump Attacks Neocon Critics, Accusing Them of Lying About the Iran Deal

By
Jimmy Parker
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Trump Says the Deal Is Not for the Loudmouths

President Trump is once again doing what he does best, which is making the political class lose its mind while he tries to cut a deal that puts American interests first. On Sunday, he blasted critics of the Iran talks and said they know nothing about the negotiations. That message came after Trump said a largely negotiated framework could end the fighting and open the Strait of Hormuz, which matters because energy markets and global shipping do not run on cable news talking points and warm fuzzy feelings. The president made clear that if he reaches a deal, it will not be some gift-wrapped mess that hands Iran cash and a free pass.

The Usual War Crowd Panicked Fast

The first people to holler were the same familiar faces who seem to think every problem can be solved by keeping the war machine humming. Sen. Lindsey Graham called the possible deal a nightmare for Israel and urged Trump not to stop the war. Sen. Ted Cruz said he was deeply concerned and warned of a disastrous mistake. Mark Levin piled on too, suggesting peace talks were a problem and that the war should continue a bit longer before any deal. Amazing how the people who were wrong about plenty of other things still act like they alone hold the keys to wisdom.

Trump Shut Them Down In Plain English

Trump answered the critics on Truth Social with a direct shot that left very little room for spin. He said any deal with Iran would be a good and proper one, unlike the Obama-era agreement that handed Iran massive amounts of cash and, in his view, left a clear path to a nuclear weapon. He added that nobody had seen the full deal or even knew exactly what was in it, so the hand-wringing was based on nothing. Then he delivered the line the critics earned: do not listen to the losers who are critical about something they know nothing about. That is not polished diplomat language, but it is classic Trump, and honestly, sometimes plain speech beats consultant-approved nonsense.

Fresh Details Suggest The Deal Is Tightening Up

According to senior Trump administration officials, the deal is roughly 95 percent complete, but still being polished. The latest reporting says Iran would not get cash up front or immediate sanctions relief, and any benefit would depend on compliance with American demands. The outline also calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz so commerce can move again and pressure can come off world energy markets. If Iran does not meet its commitments, it gets nothing. That is a far cry from the kind of weak, doormat diplomacy critics are pretending is on the table.

What Iran Would Have To Give Up

The reported structure of the agreement has two phases. First, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and Iran would agree to give up enriched uranium so shipping lanes and energy flows can stabilize. Second, nuclear material would have to be turned over before any sanctions relief could happen. That means the U.S. is not rushing to hand Tehran a reward just for showing up to the meeting. It also means the whole point is to stop Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon while lowering costs for American families and calming global markets. For a change, that sounds like a deal built around leverage instead of surrender, which is refreshing enough to make the Beltway pearl-clutchers reach for their fainting couches.

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