POLITICSTHE ATLANTIC
Trump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
President Trump's inconsistent public statements about an Iran deal have caused confusion and criticism from his own allies, with key figures like Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz expressing dismay over potential concessions. Trump's backtracking and vague claims about negotiations contrast with Iranian denials, while former officials like Mike Pompeo and Michael Flynn warn against a deal resembling the Obama-era JCPOA.
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