President Trump isn’t worried that Iran will hurt Republicans’ midterm chances
President Donald Trump has said he is not worried about the 2026 midterm elections because the fallout from the Iran war could hurt the Republican Party’s chances.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Friday, May 28, to make a final decision on whether to approve the deal with Iran.
“I will now make a final decision in the Situation Room,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social at 10:51 a.m. ET after outlining some of his demands in the negotiations.
Trump said Iran must agree to “never have nuclear weapons or bombs,” the Strait of Hormuz must “immediately open” without tolls for ships, and Iran must also complete the removal of highly enriched uranium.
He said the enriched uranium would be “unearthed by the United States” and destroyed in coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency. “There will be no exchange of money until further notice,” the president said.
Trump also suggested that U.S. ships overseeing the blockade of the strait could return to the United States, but it was unclear whether that meant after a deal was finalized.
In his post, President Trump said, “Vessels seized in the Straits due to our nation’s stunning and unprecedented naval blockade, now lifted, may begin the process of ‘returning home.’ Greetings to your wives, husbands, parents, and families from me, your favorite President!”
Trump added that other “less important” items had also been agreed upon.
President Trump’s remarks came after U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement in a memorandum of understanding to reopen the strait and continue discussions about Iran’s nuclear program during an extended 60-day cease-fire period. However, this proposal has not yet received support from President Trump.
This is a developing story.
