Trump Jokes He’ll Blame Aide If Iran Deal Falls Apart

President Donald Trump delivered a lighthearted response Wednesday when questioned about his decision to send Vice President JD Vance to a formal signing ceremony for the Iran peace agreement rather than attending himself, joking that the arrangement provides him with political cover regardless of the outcome.

According to New York Post, Trump quipped that he would take full credit if the deal succeeds but shift responsibility to his vice president if it fails.

Donald Trump addressed reporters at a press conference where he was asked whether skipping Friday’s formal signing ceremony in favor of dispatching Vance was a strategic move to create political distance from the agreement.

The president responded affirmatively to the suggestion, saying he appreciated the idea and noting it would allow him to claim success while deflecting any potential failure onto his second-in-command.

This way, if it works out, I’m going to take the credit. If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD, Trump said during the exchange.

The president continued his jovial remarks by cautioning Vance directly about the responsibility he was assuming, suggesting the vice president might want to reconsider his travel plans.

Trump indicated that under such circumstances, Vance would be wise to turn his aircraft around and depart quickly, reaffirming his approval of the arrangement as sound strategy.

The comments reflect the president’s characteristic approach to high-stakes diplomatic negotiations, mixing humor with calculated political positioning as his administration pursues a significant foreign policy achievement with Tehran.

With information from New York Post