Trump Faces Backlash From Own Supporters Over Iran Deal: 'Biggest Blunder in Decades'

A preliminary agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict has drawn sharp criticism, notably from within Donald Trump's own Republican party. The deal, even before its full text was released, faced suspicion from Republicans and conservative commentators, but the revealed details have intensified the backlash.

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America has surrendered itself.

Correspondent Thomas De Graeve described the sentiment among critics as a search for anyone who finds the deal favorable, stating, "America has surrendered itself." He contrasted Trump's initial demand for Iran's unconditional surrender with the current situation, which appears to be the reverse. Critics argue that the agreement offers Iran significant early victories, including the lifting of oil sanctions and the prospect of a $300 billion fund, without securing any new or permanent concessions from Iran.

Concerns are mounting that Iran could leverage these funds to enhance its military capabilities. Furthermore, critics fear that Iran might regain the ability to levy tolls in the Strait of Hormuz after just 60 days. The prospect of Iran quickly regaining access to frozen assets is particularly difficult for many of Trump's supporters to accept, especially given what they perceive as insufficient guarantees regarding the containment of Iran's nuclear program.

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Not only do they gain nothing new or permanent at this moment. They are giving Iran very significant victories right from the start of the negotiations, such as the lifting of oil sanctions and the prospect of a $300 billion fund.

American expert Björn Soenens categorized the criticism into two main camps. One group believes the MAGA movement should have prioritized avoiding foreign wars that could harm the U.S., arguing this deal contradicts that principle. The other group desires the continuation of the conflict, asserting that the U.S. is conceding too much to Iran, including $24 billion in frozen assets and a $300 billion recovery fund. This has not resonated well with Trump's base.

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History teaches us that giving billions of dollars to insane theocrats who want to kill us is a bad idea.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz voiced his strong opposition on X, stating, "History teaches us that giving billions of dollars to insane theocrats who want to kill us is a bad idea." The Trump administration's assurance that the recovery fund would not be financed by American taxpayers, but rather by Gulf states, has apparently failed to gain traction. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana delivered even harsher criticism, labeling the deal "the biggest foreign policy blunder in decades," though Soenens noted that Cassidy's upcoming departure from Congress might influence his outspokenness, while many others share his sentiments.

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This is the biggest foreign policy blunder in decades.