The Iran war is a trap Trump built himself - The Washington Post
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Key Points:
- John R. Bolton, former UN ambassador and national security adviser, comments on President Trump's handling of Iran negotiations.
- Trump appears eager to secure a deal with Iran to claim a political victory but fears backlash similar to criticism faced by Obama over the nuclear deal.
- The president publicly condemned Iran's rejection of a U.S. framework to end conflict, describing it as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!"
- Bolton suggests Trump feels isolated and frustrated in the White House, likening his situation to George H.W. Bush's experience of feeling alone in leadership decisions.