Trump rightly calls off wedding after Iran’s abusive engagement

Published July 9, 2026 9:39am ET | Updated July 9, 2026 9:39am ET



After a marriage dissolves because of spousal abuse, those closest to the victim usually decry that pre-wedding red flags were ignored. Since Iran’s conduct early in negotiations with the United States openly reveals early warning signs, shouldn’t President Donald Trump call off the ceremony before he pays the caterer and commits the dowry?

It should be obvious to a reasonable observer that the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran was negotiated by a credulous, swooning American bride, such as should prompt anyone to view it with a critical eye.

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