FILE: Vice President JD Vance at the White House, Sept. 3, 2026. Photo: Emily J. Higgins / The White House (public domain); cropped.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had asked Vice President JD Vance to focus his “complete and total attention” on alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-run cities and states, while declaring that the United States does not need a deal with Iran.
“We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The message puts Vance’s attention on a domestic task while dismissing the need for an Iran agreement. It does not spell out a new negotiating policy, announce the cancellation of specific talks or say what would happen next diplomatically.
Trump claimed that the United States already controlled hundreds of billions of dollars belonging to Iran and “their Strait,” a reference to the Strait of Hormuz. He did not explain those assertions or provide supporting figures in the post.
Domestic Allegations Not Detailed
Trump named Minnesota, California and Illinois in accusing Democratic-led states of widespread corruption. He claimed billions of dollars were being stolen each month and argued that addressing the alleged activity could balance the federal budget.
The post did not identify specific cases, provide evidence for the monthly loss estimate or explain how that estimate would translate into savings for the federal government.
Trump’s accusations are allegations, not findings established by the message. His post did not describe the powers, staffing or timetable for Vance’s domestic assignment.
Source: Donald Trump’s Truth Social statement.
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