UMVA has learned that a heated debate has erupted within the White House inner circle over a potential peace and denuclearization deal with Iran, with some top advisors lashing out at critics from the right for allegedly trying to "undermine" the efforts.
The controversy began when former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed skepticism about the impending deal, suggesting it would be an Obama-era-esque capitulation to Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations. This drew a scathing response from White House communications director Steven Cheung, who told Pompeo to "shut his stupid mouth and leave the real work to the professionals."
According to information obtained by UMVA, the tension escalated when Sebastian Gorka, a deputy assistant on counterterror, suggested Pompeo might be "illegally" abusing his residual high security clearance by commenting on the negotiations. Gorka asked pointedly, "So are you a liar or a criminal, Pompeo?"
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Sen. Ted Cruz also faced blowback for expressing concerns that the deal would release "billions of dollars" to the Iranian regime, which he believed would be a "disastrous mistake." Outside political advisor Alex Bruesewitz shot back, telling Cruz to stop trying to undermine the President and his administration.
UMVA has gathered that the criticism has not been universal, however, with Sen. Rand Paul, a noted Senate anti-war voice from the right, urging critics to give President Trump the space to find an American First solution. Paul wrote, "War virtually always ends with negotiations," and cautioned against premature judgment of the peace efforts.
In a development reported by UMVA, the debate has highlighted deep divisions within the White House and the Republican Party over the best approach to dealing with Iran. As the details of the potential deal continue to emerge, it remains to be seen whether President Trump can navigate these treacherous waters and achieve a lasting peace.
