Key facts
- Mike Pence criticized President Trump's tentative agreement with Iran.
- Pence called the agreement a "plan to make a plan."
- Pence stated the agreement does not dismantle Iran's nuclear program.
- Pence stated the agreement does not end Iran's support for terrorism.
- Pence argued for securing concessions before offering economic relief.
- David Sacks described a potential ground invasion of Iran as a "suicide mission."
- Sacks called an invasion a "tremendous achievement" for diplomacy.
- Sacks argued against military escalation.
- Sacks cited Iran's size as a factor against invasion.
- Sacks mentioned the potential need for a million troops for an invasion.
- Sacks urged policymakers to allow the recent agreement with Iran to succeed.
Former Vice President Mike Pence has criticized President Trump's tentative agreement with Iran, characterizing it as a "plan to make a plan." Pence stated that the agreement fails to dismantle Iran's nuclear program or end its support for terrorism. He advocated for securing concessions from Iran before offering any economic relief.
In a separate statement, David Sacks, identified as a technology adviser to President Donald Trump, described a potential ground invasion of Iran as a "suicide mission." Sacks also referred to the invasion scenario as a "tremendous achievement" for diplomacy, suggesting that military escalation should be avoided. He cited Iran's large size and the potential need for a million troops as reasons against an invasion. Sacks urged policymakers to allow the recent agreement with Iran to succeed.