“They’re not going to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters before leaving the White House for Camp David. “When they agree to that, they’re going to have a wealthy country. They’re going to be so happy, and I’m going to be their best friend. “Now they’re saying I’m a dove.”He said his decision made clear he was not in thrall to the hawks he has appointed around him, including his national security adviser. Tucker Carlson, the rightwing talk show host, reportedly told Trump a conflict with Iran would torpedo his chances of re-election.

Source: The Guardian June 22, 2019 13:52 UTC