U.S. President Donald Trump, center, takes questions during a media conference at the end of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
President Donald Trump joked that Vice President JD Vance will be the one to blame if the controversial Iran deal falls apart, quipping: “If it works out, I’ll take the credit. If it doesn’t, I’m blaming JD.”
Trump on Iran negotiations: If it works out, I'll take the credit. If it doesn't, I'm blaming JD. pic.twitter.com/9LVpBKH0Ra
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The remark comes as Vance has emerged as the administration’s strongest public advocate for the agreement, becoming its chief defender in media appearances and leading the US delegation to Friday’s signing ceremony in Geneva. He has also insisted Israel will eventually embrace the deal despite fierce opposition from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The joke carries added political weight amid reports that Vance has become one of the leading voices inside the White House urging Trump to pursue diplomacy over military escalation and adopt a tougher stance toward Netanyahu during recent disputes over Iran and Lebanon.
Behind Trump’s humor lies a growing political storm. The agreement has sparked an open revolt among Republican hawks and many pro-Israel supporters, who argue it grants Iran sweeping concessions while leaving its nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile program, and terrorist proxies largely intact. well beyond the White House.
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