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Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Cory Booker criticized President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "failed leaders" and expressed concern over their impact on Middle East peace efforts amid ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Switzerland.
- U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Israel might disrupt the Iran negotiations, which follow a recent U.S. memorandum of understanding aimed at maintaining peace, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days.
- Vice President JD Vance reported progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks involving the U.S., Israel, Pakistan, and Qatar, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts despite some disagreements on the path to regional peace.
- Booker rejected credit for Trump’s role in peace efforts, accusing him of worsening the situation and leading the U.S. into disaster, while Trump warned Iran via social media to stop proxy attacks in Lebanon or face harsher retaliation.
