President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran has drawn rare reproach from powerful Republicans, with some senators openly doubting the terms of the deal. The criticism comes as the White House struggles to sell the agreement to lawmakers, with many expressing concern over the $300 billion reconstruction fund and the decision to lift sanctions.

Republican Senators Speak Out

Senators such as Ted Cruz and Joni Ernst have been vocal in their criticism, with Cruz calling the deal ‘an exceptionally bad idea’ and Ernst expressing concern over the source of the $300 billion fund. Other senators, including Roger Wicker and Lisa Murkowski, have also spoken out against the agreement, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the potential for the country to use the funds to harm the United States.

The White House has defended the deal, with Vice President JD Vance downplaying the significance of the blowback from Capitol Hill. However, the criticism from Republican senators has raised questions over the deal’s chances of passing Congress, with some predicting that it may not survive an eventual vote.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.