Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Trump's emerging deal with Iran is 'very bad' for America, accusing the president of being desperate for an agreement and manipulated by Tehran. In remarks circulated Wednesday morning, Bolton said Trump is motivated solely by lowering gasoline prices and has ignored the strategic consequences.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton launched a scathing critique of the emerging US-Iran agreement Wednesday morning, calling President Trump 'Caligula' and accusing him of being manipulated by Tehran.
Bolton said the deal is 'very bad for America,' arguing that Trump was desperate for an agreement and that Iranian negotiators 'played him like a fiddle.' According to Bolton, Trump's sole motivation is lowering gasoline prices, and he has abandoned all previous US negotiating positions.
'Trump cares about only one thing — that the price of oil goes down, that's all he cares about,' Bolton said. He noted that Republicans are being cautious because they know the 'Caligula-like' Trump is vengeful, but predicted opposition will grow.
Bolton served as Trump's NSA until Trump fired him, reportedly for being too hawkish. His remarks follow a wave of criticism from Israeli commentators and American right-of-center figures who have questioned the deal's terms, which remain undisclosed. As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, several senior administration officials reportedly opposed the deal and may face dismissal.
The deal's terms have not been made public, and the White House has not issued a response to Bolton's comments.
2 developments
- DevelopingFormer US NSA Bolton: Iran 'played Trump like a fiddle' to get deal it wanted
- StrongSenior American official: Trump frustrated with talks, losing patience — 'violent assaults on Iran's infrastructure' ahead
- DevelopingTrump says Iran fooled him, calls Tehran's deal confirmation 'weak and pathetic'
- StrongTrump says US was 'close to a deal' with Iran but was deceived
Source and signal
- Internal intake