Donald Trump announced the removal of Vice President JD Vance from negotiations with Iran, stating that the U.S. no longer needs a deal with Iran.
On 12 Nov 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via the Truth Social platform that he had removed Vice President JD Vance from representing the U.S. in negotiations with Iran, saying the U.S. no longer needs to make a deal to end the Middle East conflict.
Trump posted, “We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days are long gone. We have their hundreds of billions of dollars, and we control the strait.” He ordered Vance to shift focus to tackling corruption and crime in states governed by Democrats.
A White House official said the U.S. remains in a strong negotiating position through a naval blockade and control of the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing battles over this key oil transport route. “President Trump holds all the cards. He will do what’s best for the U.S. and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.”
This role change came after Vance and other Republican members blamed the war policy against Iran for the party’s heavy losses in last week’s midterm elections.
The announcement of Vance’s removal from Iran negotiations was among several posts Trump made on Thursday morning, reflecting no intention to change policy despite election results showing voter dissatisfaction with economic issues caused by the war and immigration policies.
In those posts, Trump threatened to raise import tariffs on Mexican goods, accused Democrats of election fraud without evidence, attacked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for his stance against the Trump administration, and threatened legal action against Democratic House members planning oversight of his government next year.
This stance contrasts with election night when Trump congratulated Democratic victories and personally acknowledged that war and immigration issues contributed to his party’s defeat.
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Source:latimes