Trump Sets the Record Straight After ‘Hoax’ Report on What He Offered Iran
President Donald Trump publicly disputed an Axios report claiming he offered to ease economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear concessions.Trump denied any such proposal, calling the story false and a hoax aimed at satisfying political bias. The Axios article suggested that U.S. officials indicated Trump was willing to provide sanctions relief and release frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran’s nuclear commitments, citing ongoing indirect talks mediated by Qatar. The article noted the U.S. remains cautious about trusting Iran’s promises due to past failed agreements, emphasizing that the U.S. stance is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Amidst political tensions, especially with upcoming midterm elections, Democrats are considering impeachment proceedings against officials including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and possibly Trump himself, as they seek to capitalize on issues like rising gas prices and global instability.
President Donald Trump called out Axios Tuesday for publishing a false report that claimed he was offering to ease economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for certain nuclear compromises.
“Axios just released a story that ‘Trump’ offered Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds to Iran. This is untrue,” he wrote on .
“I offered them NOTHING! Axios’ story, like most others, is a HOAX, used only for purposes of satisfying their Trump Derangement Syndrome,” he added. “They should withdraw this fake story, IMMEDIATELY!”
The Axios article was titled “Trump offers Iran economic relief for concrete nuclear concessions,” and cited “U.S. officials” who said the president is willing to give “Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program.”
It also quoted a U.S. official who claims to know about “indirect talks” with Qatari mediators, and who said the discussions are “positive and constructive,” adding that Iran is “flexible on the nuclear issues.”
“The sides still remain apart on the timing of the commitments and who takes which steps first,” the official said.
“The Strait of Hormuz traffic continues to rise and the blockade and sanctions continue to degrade Iran’s position,” the official added. “The U.S. position gets stronger every day and President Trump remains patient and fully committed to his goal that Iran never have a nuclear weapon.”
The unnamed source said the White House remains skeptical about Iran’s pledges and is hesitant to strike a deal, given how past agreements between the two countries have fallen through.
“The U.S. needs assurances this time that Iran is serious and it’s not just them trying to get out of the tough situation they are in,” the official stated.
The Axios story was later updated with an editor’s note, after the commander in chief issued his statement on , which read, “This story has been updated with a statement from President Trump.”
Republicans have been scrutinized for their support of the Iran war and must now defend the conflict with voters across the country, as the midterms are only weeks away.
Rising gas prices, global uncertainty, increased military spending, and an ever-changing withdrawal timeline have given Democrats an effective talking point as they seek to flip both Houses of Congress.
Democrats are so confident about flipping the House, they’ve already begun discussing impeachment proceedings against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and are reportedly preparing to impeach Trump for a third time.
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