Tuberville backs Trump and Vance on controversial Iran deal: ‘Let’s trust these two’
“We don’t need to listen to anybody up here on Capitol Hill." Tuberville said.
Mason Reed 
Alabama’s senior U.S. senator is stepping up to defend the Trump administration’s latest diplomatic move regarding Iran, arguing that the United States must seize the moment to de-escalate ongoing conflict.
Tuberville: 'Let’s Trust These Two'
In a recent appearance on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow, Sen. Tommy Tuberville made it clear that he stands firmly behind the President and Vice President. Addressing the controversial agreement, Tuberville emphasized, “I trust President Trump. I trust Vice President Pence. We don’t need to listen to anybody up here on Capitol Hill. Let’s trust these two. They’ve been at it this now since they’ve been in office.”
The deal in question lifts a naval blockade on Iran, authorizes the nation to resume oil exports, rolls back sanctions, and establishes a ceasefire. While the framework for the agreement is set, major concerns regarding the long-term status of Iran’s nuclear program remain unanswered. During a separate interview with MS NOW, Tuberville suggested he views the current memorandum as superior to the Iran nuclear deal previously brokered by the Obama administration.
Pushback in the Senate
Not everyone in the Republican party is aligned with Tuberville’s perspective. Several fellow GOP senators have been frank in their opposition to the administration’s strategy. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was particularly vocal, posting online that the agreement represents “the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.”
Clarifying the Financials
The conversation also turned to reports of a $300 billion reconstruction program for Iran. When pushed by Kudlow on whether American tax dollars were at stake, or if Iran would be receiving funds before demonstrating a change in behavior regarding uranium enrichment, Tuberville was definitive.
“There will be no money given,” Tuberville assured. “No money given whatsoever. There won’t even be sanctions given. And so, we will make sure that they do the right thing when it comes to the uranium.”
While acknowledging that Iran has a “terrible track record,” Tuberville maintains that the White House is capable of navigating the delicate negotiations. As he told 205focus.com readers and Fox Business viewers alike, “At the end of the day, it’s the only time in your and my lifetime that we’ve had this opportunity.”
