President Trump has on umpteen occasions criticized President Obama for literally sending a planeload of cash to Iran in exchange for a nuclear arms pact. Trump may have to swallow his pride and do something similar if he wants a new peace pact.
Iran’s leaders, whom Trump says are 1) unidentifiable and 2) eager to make a deal, ain’t so dumb after all. These invisible numbskulls, according to Trumpian depictions, are now demanding $12 billion up front to continue negotiations and another $24 billion during the proposed 60-day bargaining window.
Pretty good for a faceless, clueless crowd.
Trump has routinely lambasted Obama’s JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) for sending cash to Tehran for nuclear cessation. I believe he labeled the JCPOA “the dumbest deal” ever made in light of the airplane cargo of cash rushed to the mullahs as part of the bargain. Trump canceled the JCPOA in his first term, and Iran then rushed to finish building a nuke or two — or umpteen.
If Trump caves to the current rogue’s nest of nameless creatures in power, he will be washing egg off his face for the remainder of his term.
Earlier this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said any sanctions relief or access to frozen funds for Iran would come only if that nation turned over its enriched uranium. For $36 billion, Iran will at least discuss the issue, Mr. Secretary.
I hope Trump likes pickles, because those clueless Iranian leaders have put him in one.
