John Bolton Claims Trump Hostage to November Elections on Iran Nuclear Issue

What was said

"I think he's put himself in a trap of his own making because the Iranians sense that he is hostage to our upcoming November elections. The critical reason for the memorandum of understanding was to get prices at the pump of gasoline down. And the regime in Tehran, I think, senses that Trump's very reluctant to have significant new hostilities before then."

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton argued that President Trump is constrained by political considerations ahead of the November midterms, preventing decisive action against Iran's nuclear program. Bolton suggested Iran recognizes Trump's reluctance to escalate before the election due to concerns about gas prices affecting voters. He advocated for regime change in Iran as the only solution to permanently end their nuclear ambitions.