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President Trump Negotiates Against Himself in Iran

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Mark Toth and Jonathan Sweet
Jun 17, 2026
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Howard Lutnick and Marco Rubio have different reactions to President Trump’s press conference today in Geneva. Screenshot: White House

Finally, three long days after President Trump and Vice President…

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