Trump tells CNN he’s not worried whether Iran becomes a democratic state
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s leadership has been “neutered” and expressed openness to new Iranian leadership that treats the US and Israel well, even if it is a religious leader rather than a democratic one.
- Trump compared the situation in Iran to Venezuela, suggesting the US could easily install new leadership there, similar to how it supported acting president Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela.
- Trump predicted that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” and indicated plans to involve Senator Marco Rubio in efforts related to Cuba, emphasizing that Iran remains the current priority.
- He highlighted the importance of passing voter ID legislation, specifically the SAVE America Act, as a top priority after the war with Iran, linking it to his upcoming endorsement decision in the
