President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran has been met with criticism from key Republicans on Capitol Hill, with some openly doubting the terms of the deal. The growing chorus of Republican angst offers a warning sign to Trump that any final deal with Iran may not survive an eventual vote, even in a GOP-controlled Congress.

Republican Concerns

Senators such as Ted Cruz of Texas and Joni Ernst of Iowa have expressed concerns about the deal, with Cruz stating that giving billions of dollars to Iran would be an exceptionally bad idea. Other senators, including Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, have also raised questions about the agreement.

The White House has struggled to sell the agreement, with many senators awaiting a detailed briefing from the administration. Vice President JD Vance has downplayed the significance of the blowback coming from Capitol Hill, saying that critics should have faith in the president.

Implications for Trump

The criticism from Republicans could complicate the White House’s push to accomplish much else before the midterms, including the looming battle over an expensive bill to pay for Iran war operations. The deal has also sparked concerns about the US’ commitment to Iran and other mediating countries, with some officials lamenting that the agreement’s rollout has been hampered by the US’ commitment not to publish the text until Friday.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.