US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will publicly release the text of the agreement with Iran within a couple of days, and even suggested reciting the entire document before cameras to ensure accurate media coverage. Speaking at the G7 summit in Evian, France, Trump said he is waiting for a formal setting before revealing the document publicly.
Trump Details Agreement Substance
During a meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the summit, Trump outlined the core substance of the accord: 'Here's what it says: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.' He signed the agreement electronically on Sunday, but the full text has not been disclosed to Congress or world leaders. Trump downplayed any secrecy, promising transparency.
Press Conference Plan
'I'll probably have a press conference and read it to you word by word, so that the press covers it accurately, because it's a very important document,' Trump said. He reiterated his timeline, stating he would go over the document with the media in a couple of days.
Congressional Review Commitment
In a significant development, Trump committed to sending the eventual text of the agreement to Congress for review, even though he admitted it had not originally crossed his mind. 'Yeah, I would. I never thought about sending it, never even thought about it, but I will. I will send it to Congress,' he told reporters. Trump presented his decision as an afterthought, adding, 'I like the idea. Send it to Congress, please.'
Legislative Oversight Pressure
The decision follows strong assertions from Washington lawmakers regarding legislative oversight. Trump ally and South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham had said, 'Under our law, any nuclear deal with Iran will be sent to Congress for review and a vote. I look forward to reviewing the final product, and I believe it is imperative that the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance and his negotiating partners be part of the process in presenting the final deal to Congress.'
Jab at Political Polarization
Sitting next to the UAE President, Trump joked that he would get Democratic support for the agreement if he said he did not want its approval. Taking a satirical swipe at domestic political polarization, he noted, 'What I'd like to do is send it to Congress saying you shouldn't approve it, and I'll get it approved. Whatever I say, they want to do the opposite.'
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