Vice President Vance addressed the White House press briefing on June 18, 2026, to respond to criticism of the Trump administration's deal with Iran, which was recently signed by President Trump. Vance characterized the criticism from various political figures as 'fundamentally untrue' and expressed his disagreement with the concerns raised.
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Vice President Vance Responds to Critics of Iran Deal
Vice President Vance defended the Trump administration's Iran deal during a press briefing on June 18, 2026. He described the criticism of the agreement from both political parties as inaccurate.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'hits back'
- ✕ loaded language: 'growing chorus of critics'
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Vance hits back at Iran deal critics in GOP, Israel: 5 takeaways
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Vice President Vance Responds to Critics of Iran Deal