Trump Signs "Treaty of Versailles" in Israeli-American Surrender to Iran
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- #Foreign Policy
- Donald Trump signs memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran at Versailles, the same location where Germany surrendered in WWI.
- Historian Kevin Kruse and Republican senator Bill Cassidy criticize the agreement as a humiliating surrender and a major foreign policy blunder.
- Trump reverses earlier stance, stating it would be 'unfair' for Iran not to have ballistic missiles, contradicting his initial war justification.
- Democratic senator Chris Murphy condemns the deal, arguing it leaves the U.S. weaker, provides billions to Iran, and offers minimal concessions.
- Trump expresses dislike for the USMCA trade agreement but is open to extending it, while oil prices rise on uncertainty over the Iran ceasefire.
- The Federal Reserve, under new chair Kevin Warsh, keeps interest rates unchanged amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.
- Iran's president displays signed agreement, and U.S. officials reveal details: sanctions waivers, limited toll-free Hormuz passage, and uranium standards.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen considers a 2028 presidential run, emphasizing accountability in foreign policy and rejecting unconditional AIPAC support.