Johnson defends emerging Trump deal with Iran
President Trump previously said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day extension to the ceasefire were “largely negotiated.” No mention was made of the fate of Iran’s nuclear program or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a long-term sticking point in stalled negotiations. Johnson spoke with the hosts of “Fox & Friends Weekend” from the sidelines of the Indianapolis 500 about how he spoke with Trump Saturday night about the proposed deal. He said the president was “resolute as he’s been from the beginning.” “We’ll take care of the nuclear dust,” Johnson said.
- ▪President Trump previously said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day extension to the ceasefire were “largely negotiated.” No mention was made of the fate of Iran’s nuclear program or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium,
- ▪Johnson spoke with the hosts of “Fox & Friends Weekend” from the sidelines of the Indianapolis 500 about how he spoke with Trump Saturday night about the proposed deal.
- ▪He said the president was “resolute as he’s been from the beginning.” “We’ll take care of the nuclear dust,” Johnson said.
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House Johnson defends emerging Trump deal with Iran Comments: by Ryan Mancini - 05/24/26 10:52 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Ryan Mancini - 05/24/26 10:52 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday defended the Trump administration’s tentative deal with Iran, parts of which Iranian officials have disputed. President Trump previously said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day extension to the ceasefire were “largely negotiated.” No mention was made of the fate of Iran’s nuclear program or its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a long-term sticking point in stalled negotiations.
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