Bill Kristol: Trump's Iran Disaster Is Also a Defeat for the U.S.
Bill Kristol discusses the implications of Trump's negotiations with Iran, suggesting they have strengthened Iran's position. He argues that the U.S. has not only failed to achieve its objectives but has also inadvertently empowered its adversaries. Kristol also hints at potential future challenges, including Cuba's situation and the need for the Democratic Party to regain donor confidence.
- ▪Trump's negotiations with Iran are seen as a failure for U.S. foreign policy.
- ▪The U.S. has made Iran a stronger power than it was before the conflict.
- ▪Kristol expresses concern about Cuba potentially being the next focus of U.S. foreign policy.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewBill Kristol: Trump's Iran Disaster Is Also a Defeat for the U.S. Tim Miller and William KristolMay 25, 2026∙ PaidShareThe master negotiator couldn't have been more clear how badly he wants out of his war, and now the Iranians are enjoying twisting the knife over a murky developing deal that will likely deliver sanctions relief and more. Trump keeps trying to shoehorn the Abraham Accords into the negotiations as a face-saving move, but there's no denying that the U.S. has made Iran a stronger power than it was before the war.
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