MAGA morons, especially Ted Cruz from the backward state of Texas, have smelled the stench of a Trump retreat on Iran and are not happy. Remember when Trump, during his first administration, raised hell about NAFTA (1994 North American Free Trade Agreement between US, Mexico and Canada), which he labeled in his explicit and sophisticated English language as a "bad deal" for the US ? He then re-negotiated it (USMCA) in 2020 with barely a gain in it. He never mentioned it again. USMCA maintained NAFTA's free trade zone intact among the three nations but introduced slightly modified rules for the automotive industry, labor standards, and intellectual property, all of which have been trashed by his tariffs.
Trump is doing the exact same thing with Obama's JCPOA. He went to war and promoted the big lie about an imminent nuclear threat that justified going to war, spending billions, disrupting international trade and oil supplies, promising to wipe Iran off the map and completely eliminate its nuclear program.
Now, terrified at the crushing defeat he faces in the November midterms, he is beginning to retreat on Iran. He is running out of time and is increasingly desperate. The "new deal" he is bragging about today looks more like an appeasement of MAGA's domestic wrath because the dumb jackass promised "no foreign wars" during his campaign.
Even his diehard MAGA morons, like Ted Cruz, are upset at what they see coming on Iran: A big cowardly retreat to something more or less like Obama's JCPOA. This is what Cruz posted yesterday:
“If the result of all that is to be an Iranian regime—still run by Islamists who chant ‘death to America’—now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a disastrous mistake,”
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Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sophie Brams
Sun, May 24, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran.
“I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran ‘deal,’ being pushed by some voices in the administration,” Cruz wrote on the social platform X.
Trump announced earlier in the day that a peace agreement with Tehran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but offered few details otherwise.
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He notably made no mention of what would happen with Iran’s nuclear program or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which had long been a sticking point in stalled negotiations. Senior Trump administration officials justified the initial strikes in late February by claiming the country posed an imminent nuclear threat to the U.S.
Cruz called that February decision “the most consequential” of Trump’s second term, arguing it had achieved “extraordinary military results,” including the purported destruction of Iran’s missiles, drones and navy.
“If the result of all that is to be an Iranian regime—still run by Islamists who chant ‘death to America’—now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a disastrous mistake,” the senator wrote.
His criticism echoed that of several other hawkish Senate Republicans who also argued on Saturday that any deal that allows the current Iranian regime to remain in power could embolden them — a rare moment of discord between the president and his usually steadfast GOP allies.
That assessment did not sit well with Alex Bruesewitz, an outside adviser who was the architect of Trump’s podcast strategy in the 2024 presidential campaign.
“Cool, Ted. No one asked you, bro,” Bruesewitz responded on X, accusing Cruz of trying to undermine the president and his administration.
“Hush, child. The adults are talking,” Cruz shot back. “I’m not your ‘bro.’ And young political grifters pushing Iran appeasement are not remotely helping the President.”
Bruesewitz labeled the Texas Republican a “clown” in a separate post, saying he had “zero clue” what is in the deal.
“Ted is a do-nothing Senator rushing out ahead of the potential deal because he’s already positioning for 2028 and plans to use this as a wedge against our candidate,” he wrote. “The deal could be the greatest deal in the world (which it might be!) and he would still complain about it.”
The proposed deal framework would officially declare an end to the nearly three-month conflict and establish 60 days of negotiation on Iran’s nuclear program, a regional official with direct knowledge of the Pakistan-led mediation efforts told The Associated Press.
It would also see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the U.S. lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to the outlet.
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Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sophie Brams
Sun, May 24, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran.
“I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran ‘deal,’ being pushed by some voices in the administration,” Cruz wrote on the social platform X.
Trump announced earlier in the day that a peace agreement with Tehran had been “largely negotiated” and would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but offered few details otherwise.
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He notably made no mention of what would happen with Iran’s nuclear program or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which had long been a sticking point in stalled negotiations. Senior Trump administration officials justified the initial strikes in late February by claiming the country posed an imminent nuclear threat to the U.S.
Cruz called that February decision “the most consequential” of Trump’s second term, arguing it had achieved “extraordinary military results,” including the purported destruction of Iran’s missiles, drones and navy.
“If the result of all that is to be an Iranian regime—still run by Islamists who chant ‘death to America’—now receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, then that outcome would be a disastrous mistake,” the senator wrote.
His criticism echoed that of several other hawkish Senate Republicans who also argued on Saturday that any deal that allows the current Iranian regime to remain in power could embolden them — a rare moment of discord between the president and his usually steadfast GOP allies.
That assessment did not sit well with Alex Bruesewitz, an outside adviser who was the architect of Trump’s podcast strategy in the 2024 presidential campaign.
“Cool, Ted. No one asked you, bro,” Bruesewitz responded on X, accusing Cruz of trying to undermine the president and his administration.
“Hush, child. The adults are talking,” Cruz shot back. “I’m not your ‘bro.’ And young political grifters pushing Iran appeasement are not remotely helping the President.”
Bruesewitz labeled the Texas Republican a “clown” in a separate post, saying he had “zero clue” what is in the deal.
“Ted is a do-nothing Senator rushing out ahead of the potential deal because he’s already positioning for 2028 and plans to use this as a wedge against our candidate,” he wrote. “The deal could be the greatest deal in the world (which it might be!) and he would still complain about it.”
The proposed deal framework would officially declare an end to the nearly three-month conflict and establish 60 days of negotiation on Iran’s nuclear program, a regional official with direct knowledge of the Pakistan-led mediation efforts told The Associated Press.
It would also see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and the U.S. lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to the outlet.
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Even Lady Lindsey Graham of the equally backward state of Georgia is upset at the Iran deal:
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GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker blast reports of 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran
Finya Swai
Sat, May 23, 2026
Key Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a reported peace deal being negotiated with Iran, arguing it would be a disaster for the United States that would make meaningless the war launched by President Trump nearly three months ago.
“The rumored 60-day ceasefire — with the belief that Iran will ever engage in good faith — would be a disaster,” Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote in a post on social platform X.
He said the effects of the joint military operation between the U.S. and Israel titled “Operation Epic Fury” would “be for naught” if the deal as he understood it went forward.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of President Trump who for years has pushed for U.S. military action against the Iranian regime, said a premature deal could fundamentally shift the balance of power in the Middle East in Iran’s favor.
“If a deal is struck to end the Iranian conflict because it is believed that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be protected from Iranian terrorism and Iran still possesses the capability to destroy major Gulf oil infrastructure, then Iran will be perceived as being a dominate force requiring a diplomatic solution,” Graham wrote Saturday in a post on X.
The South Carolina Republican added that such a perception would become a “nightmare for Israel” over time, questioning the rationale behind the war entirely.
He also noted his skepticism that Iran could be denied the ability to threaten global oil supply by blocking the Strait of Hormuz again in the future.
“I personally am a skeptic of the idea that Iran cannot be denied the ability to terrorize the Strait and the region cannot protect itself against Iranian military capability,” he wrote, adding: “It is important we get this right.”
The criticisms from the two GOP senators was remarkable given the GOP Senate has generally avoided stark criticism of Trump.
The comments from both men came before President Trump announced a deal with Iran was close.
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, adding that final details of the deal will be “announced shortly.”
Trump offered no details of the deal, but a regional official with direct knowledge of the Pakistan-led mediation efforts told The Associated Press that the potential deal would officially declare an end to the war and establish a 60-day period of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
The concerns from Graham and Wicker seemed largely related to Iran’s nuclear program. The deal being discussed does not seem to include any specific comments from Iran on its nuclear program, though Trump and U.S. officials have long said preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is a reason for the war.
According to a report in The New York Times, Tehran had agreed to stop the fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah has been fighting Israel. The Times, citing three Iranian sources, also said the deal would re-open, without tolls, the Strait of Hormuz, a key for Trump as it could gradually offer relief on sky-high gas prices in the U.S. that has led to mounting political pressure on the GOP. The Times said the deal would also end the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
The Times added it was not clear the deal referred to by its sources was the same one Trump described in his Truth Social post.
The prospect of a deal had been foreshadowed by developments over the last day.
Wicker on Friday also offered a message that indicated he was wary of what he was hearing on the negotiations. He wrote in a Friday post on X that it would be “ill advised” to pursue a deal.
“Further pursuit of an agreement with Iran’s Islamist regime risks a perception of weakness,” he wrote in a post on X Friday. “We must finish what we started.”
Trump announced Friday he would not be attending his son Donald Trump, Jr.’s wedding, and the White House said he would be in Washington, not in Mar-a-Lago, where he frequently travels on weekends. Trump indicated he was not going to the wedding because of his presidential duties and specifically mentioned Iran.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who served in that role in the first Trump administration, also harshly criticized what he understood as the deal. He wrote in a post on X that it sounded as if it had been negotiated by officials working for the Obama administration. Both Trump and Pompeo have criticized the Iran deal negotiated by that administration as being too weak.
The deal being floated is “Not remotely America First,” Pompeo wrote.
He said any effective deal would be “straightforward.”
“Open the damned strait. Deny Iran access to money. Take out enough Iranian capability so it cannot threaten our allies in the region. Overdue. Let’s go,” he wrote.
Later on Saturday, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung wrote on X that Pompeo “has no idea what … he’s talking about,” adding that Pompeo is “not read into anything that’s happening.”
The president is facing growing pressure on multiple fronts to take measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Americans face four-year record high gas prices, which hit a national average of almost $4.53 ahead of Memorial Day.
Republicans fear they could lose their House majority in this fall’s elections amid falling approval ratings for Trump, and the Senate majority is also now seen as being within reach of Democrats.
Trump said he discussed Iran’s proposed framework with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call that he described as one that “went very well.”
The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.
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