President Donald Trump recently stated that public criticism of the conflict with Iran negatively impacts negotiations.
“They ought not to say that while we are in the middle of a negotiation because it does affect us to some extent,” Trump stated to CNBC in a phone interview, mentioning critiques from Democrats, specifically targeting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “It provides the opposing side with a glimmer of hope, and I don’t wish for them to have that.”
Trump’s remarks arise as Vice President JD Vance and senior negotiators are anticipated to depart for Pakistan today in advance of a possible second round of discussions with Iran, as per sources.