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Republicans criticize vice president over Iran agreement terms
GOP lawmakers and commentators have directed criticism at the vice president for an Iran memorandum of understanding that provides economic relief before nuclear limits are finalized. Some Republicans have avoided direct criticism of the president while questioning the agreement's terms.
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Republicans have focused criticism on the vice president for a memorandum of understanding with Iran that provides economic relief before nuclear restrictions are finalized. The agreement allows 60 days to complete technical details and is described as performance-based.
A Republican operative told the Washington Examiner that political consequences would fall on the vice president if the deal fails.
Criticism from lawmakers and commentators Commentator Ben Shapiro told Fox News on Wednesday that the vice president has not well served the president on the agreement. Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed reservations about the deal and initially called for a congressional briefing.
Sen. Ted Cruz said the president is receiving bad advice on the agreement. Sen. John Cornyn stated it was not a joke when the president suggested the vice president could take blame if the deal falls short.
Vice president's response At a White House press briefing, the vice president said economic relief would not come from American taxpayer dollars. The vice president also stated that the agreement is performance-based and dismissed concerns about political repercussions.
The vice president said that when people understand the agreement and the country's negotiating posture, they will see it as beneficial for the American people. Democrats have blamed the president for the war and its conclusion, with one former administration official stating the president lost the war.
