Vance defends Trump’s Iran pact as GOP criticism widens
What’s new: The White House scrapped Vance’s planned Switzerland trip as Republicans attacked sanctions relief and a 60-day ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance spent the week defending President Donald Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran as criticism spread among Republicans who argue the deal gives Tehran too much. The framework, signed earlier this week with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is meant to lead to a broader peace agreement and includes a 60-day ceasefire. Sen. Roger Wicker said a proposed $300 billion reconstruction and development fund, along with sanctions relief, could let Iran rebuild its military and nuclear programs. Late Thursday, the White House said Vance would not travel to Switzerland for a planned signing ceremony, underscoring uncertainty around the next phase of the talks.