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The Latest: Trump Pushes Back Against Critics of Iran Deal

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump returned to the White House from the G7 summit in France and posted a Truth Social rant attacking critics of his new Iran deal as "fools" and "jealous, bad people."
  • Trump erupted at the G7 summit when asked to compare his agreement with former President Barack Obama's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, claiming Obama bribed Iran with $1.7 billion on a Boeing 757.
  • The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end hostilities, and lift United States sanctions, while Iran receives up to $300 billion for "rehabilitation and economic development" during 60 days of negotiation.
  • Skepticism persists among members of the president's own party regarding the deal, while veteran journalist John Harwood suggested Trump is "tormented by jealousy of a superior human being" regarding Obama.
  • Trump has refused to disclose deal details, claiming the $300 billion will not come from the United States, as the incident sparked widespread criticism regarding his fitness for office.
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The President tried on Thursday to cry out "victory", after the conclusion of the agreement. His opponents, but also several conservative elected, consider him too favourable to Iran. Donald Trump swept away Thursday

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