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kentuck

(116,043 posts) Wed Jun 17, 2026, 04:32 PM Jun 17

Why Trump is "surrendering" to the Iranian regime?

From what we know of Trump's history of the last ten years, it is likely one of two possibilities.

First, it is so important that he and the Republicans win the midterm elections, that they cannot afford to have high gas prices and inflation determining the outcome of the election. It is better to surrender to Iran than to gamble on losing power, and possibly facing some sort of accountability.

Or, it is Trump following the orders of his boss, Vladimir Putin. Putin is an ally and is protective of Iran and their leaders. It is possible that he ordered Trump to make a deal. That is a possibility, in my opinion.

But, whatever the reason, many Republicans are calling it a "surrender".

Is there a strategy behind this Memorandum of Understanding?

How could the world's greatest "dealmaker" make such a terrible deal?

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Why Trump is "surrendering" to the Iranian regime? (Original Post) kentuck Jun 17 OP

If the gas price thing is the motive, then this is dumber than we thought because RockRaven Jun 17 #1

Yep. People cannot put that oil that is in the tankers in their gas tanks.... kentuck Jun 17 #2

Because he didn't want this in the first place. mr715 Jun 17 #3

Yes, he cant manage anything Johonny Jun 17 #4

He can manage to bankrupt a casino. mr715 Jun 17 #5

The toddler in the sandbox playing with toy soldiers... ananda Jun 17 #9

Because he lost the war. enough Jun 17 #6

What's his cut of the proceeds? PCIntern Jun 17 #7

he's not a "great dealmaker" Skittles Jun 17 #8

RockRaven

(20,062 posts)

1. If the gas price thing is the motive, then this is dumber than we thought because

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 04:48 PM

Jun 17

gas prices will not be down to anywhere near the old normal by November no matter what manner of capitulation or groveling he offers Iran.

kentuck

(116,043 posts)

2. Yep. People cannot put that oil that is in the tankers in their gas tanks....

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 04:52 PM

Jun 17

It has to be refined and that takes time.

mr715

(4,867 posts)

3. Because he didn't want this in the first place.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 04:56 PM

Jun 17

He was roped in by Bibi so he's cutting and running.

What we have the geopolitical equivalent of the reflecting pool.

It is a mess that leaves Iran stronger, the US weaker, and everyone around the world aghast.

Johonny

(26,861 posts)

4. Yes, he cant manage anything

Reply to mr715 (Reply #3)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 05:07 PM

Jun 17

And has no ability to negotiate or long term plan. This was supposed to be a 1 to 3 day thing, declare victory, and be out.

A real war with plans, logistics, and strategy is so far beyond him, that it was clearly making him look weak. He had to get out.