Trump Trashed the Iran Nuclear Deal. Will His Be Any Better?

2025-04-16

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For years, President Trump has mocked the Obama administration for the nuclear agreement that it reached with Iran — a plan he disliked so much that he revoked it.Now, as he embarks on talks with Iran to reach a nuclear agreement of his own, the question is whether his administration can achieve a better deal.David E. Sanger, who covers the White House and national security, takes us inside the negotiations.Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York T...

For years, President Trump has mocked the Obama administration for the nuclear agreement that it reached with Iran — a plan he disliked so much that he revoked it.

Now, as he embarks on talks with Iran to reach a nuclear agreement of his own, the question is whether his administration can achieve a better deal.

David E. Sanger, who covers the White House and national security, takes us inside the negotiations.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

President Trump wants a nuclear deal with Iran, but it must be better than President Barack Obama’s.
Mr. Trump gives conflicting signals and mixed messages on Iran nuclear talks.

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