Senator tells Trump to ditch ‘real estate buddy’ and Jared Kushner as Iran war threatens to spiral out of control

Key Points:

• Democratic Senator Mark Kelly criticized the Trump administration for relying on inexperienced diplomats Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to negotiate with Iran, urging the president to appoint seasoned professionals instead.
• Kelly highlighted the administration's struggles to end the conflict with Iran, noting the collapse of a recent ceasefire and a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which failed to secure lasting peace or safe passage for shipping.
• President Trump has shown skepticism toward negotiations with Iran, recently threatening further military strikes on nuclear sites amid ongoing tensions affecting global oil markets and U.S. gas prices.
• Despite Republican efforts, rising consumer costs and fuel prices have hurt Trump's approval ratings, while Democrats remain divided on the Iran issue, with some supporting initial military actions.
• Kushner and Witkoff, also involved in attempts to mediate the Ukraine-Russia conflict, may visit Kyiv soon, marking their first trip to Ukraine as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.