Trump Advisors Criticize Pompeo and Cruz Over Iran Deal Comments
White House communications director Steven Cheung and other Trump advisors posted criticism of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Ted Cruz on X. The posts responded to concerns the two raised about a possible Iran agreement.
Fox NewsPresident Donald Trump's White House communications director Steven Cheung posted criticism of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on X Saturday night. U.S. policy under the Obama administration.
Outside political advisor Alex Bruesewitz posted to Sen. " Cruz had written that he was concerned about reports of an Iran deal and said the outcome would be a "disastrous mistake" if it allowed Iran to receive funds and retain nuclear capabilities. " Sen. , posted Sunday that "war virtually always ends with negotiations" and urged critics to give Trump space to find a solution.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- Saturday night
Steven Cheung posted criticism of Mike Pompeo on X.
1 sourceFox News - Saturday night
Sebastian Gorka posted questioning Pompeo's statements on X.
1 sourceFox News - Saturday
Ted Cruz posted concerns about a possible Iran deal on X.
1 sourceFox News - Sunday morning
Rand Paul posted that critics should give Trump space to negotiate.
1 sourceFox News
Potential Impact
- 01
Further statements from administration officials could clarify the status of any Iran talks.
- 02
Public disagreement among Republican figures over Iran policy may continue on social media.
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