[Alberta's Child]

President Trump discussed easing sanctions on Iran to help secure a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this month, prompting then-National Security Advisor John Bolton to argue forcefully against such a step, according to three people familiar with the matter.

This would be a career-ending turn of events for Bolton. It would mean the odds of a U.S. military campaign against Iran are extremely low ... which defeats the whole purpose of him even getting out of bed in the morning.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Any theories?
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Yeah, it’s all BS.

[Savage Rider]

I guarantee, Trump does not want a meeting with the Iranians. He just wants to dangle the carrot to see what pops up. President Trump considers lots of actions without following through. I imagine him holding a daisy, plucking off a petal at a time, and saying, “I’ll do this, I’ll do this not.” When he decides on an action he has considered many factors.

[minnesota_bound]

Trump: You can a little uranium......
Geez, just kill the leaders now or they will murder millions with nuclear weapons.

[dfwgator]

So? Trump considers all options.

Bolton’s job was to make the “Hawkish” case.

[alancarp]

Theories? Oh yeah...check down the page a bit:

Three Bolton aides submit their resignations at White House

[Sacajaweau]

Trump easing sanctions?? I don’t believe it.

[Innovative]

Who is leaking or making up this stuff for the press?

That person needs to be found and fired immediately.

[rrrod]

Im against elevating these terrorists to the level of humans.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Loose lips sink ships.

But I don’t recall Trump easing sanctions on ANY of our enemies. This “news” is that he “considered” easing sanctions on Iran. Well, that’s what Chief Executives do - they consider all options then make decisions.

[bert]

fake news

[skinndogNN]

This is my opinion on this.

If Iran is wants nuclear weapons, they are eventually going to get them. With or without sanctions. With or without a “nuclear deal”.

Once you understand that, then you can move forward on what are the next steps.

Hell, Pakistan has nukes.

Just make sure Iran knows if a nuke/dirty bomb goes off in Tel Aviv or New York, Iran will be longer exist.

[Wuli]

“Anonymous” sources can sometimes be not “sourced” at all, at worst, or “inside” but ill informed 3rd and 4th hand at best.

[catnipman]

notice the past tense of “considered” and “discussed”?

no doubt lots of things are considered and discussed, so what? that’s a good thing isn’t it? you know, to discuss lots of options and opinions and consequences before discarding all but one or two for implementation ...