Trump jokingly reveals who he’ll blame if Iran deal goes sideways: ‘You better be careful’

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-17 17:51:10 | Updated at 2026-06-17 22:30:45 4 hours ago

President Trump joked Wednesday that he will be “blaming JD” is the Iran peace deal doesn’t work out.

“I like that idea. Sure,” Trump said at a press conference, when asked if he was skipping a formal signing ceremony Friday and instead sending Vice President JD Vance to create political distance.

President Donald Trump meets with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office.President Donald Trump meets with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance salute in the Memorial Amphitheater.U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance salute in the Memorial Amphitheater. REUTERS

“This way, if it works out, I’m going to take the credit. If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD. You better be careful, JD,” Trump joked at a press conference.

“He’s going to turn his plane around and get the hell out of here. Yeah, I like that idea. I think it’s a good idea.”

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