The White House has made it clear that President Donald Trump alone decides who represents the United States in nuclear talks with Iran. This comes after reports emerged that Tehran specifically wants to negotiate with Vice President JD Vance, while rejecting Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
According to the New York Post, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back firmly on the idea that Iran gets to choose American negotiators. “President Trump and President Trump alone decides who negotiates on his behalf,” she said. She confirmed that Vance is involved in the talks, alongside Secretary Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner.
