President Donald Trump told PBS News in a Monday morning interview that if the ceasefire with Iran expires on Tuesday, "then lots of bombs start going off." He described the situation as straightforward, with no ambiguity. When asked whether Iran would still participate in talks scheduled for Islamabad, Trump said, "I don't know. I mean, they're supposed to be there. We agreed to be there, although they say we didn't. But no, it was set up." He added that Iran's absence would not be a problem. Trump stated clearly that his sole demand from the negotiations is that Iran must not have a nuclear weapon, a point he repeated twice. Regarding Jared Kushner's role in the talks, Trump defended his son-in-law, saying Kushner is negotiating only on the nuclear issue and no longer participates in business dealings with Saudi Arabia despite past interests. Trump praised Kushner as a top negotiator and referred to him as part of the "A-team" sent to handle the matter. On the economic front, Trump claimed that gas prices would "come roaring down" if the Iran situation is resolved, countering concerns raised by Secretary Chris Wright, who told CNN that gas prices may not fall below $3 until later this year or next.
Trump insists the Iran talks are solely about preventing nuclear weapons while simultaneously promoting Kushner's involvement despite his past business ties in the region. The assertion that Kushner no longer participates in Saudi business dealings does not erase the appearance of conflict. Nigerians familiar with political appointments of family members will see the pattern in shielding kin from scrutiny. The idea that one man can be both disengaged from business and the president's top envoy stretches credibility.
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