Trump Faces Criticism From GOP Donor's Media Outlet

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Miriam Adelson (billionaire GOP donor), Danny Zaken (journalist for Israel Hayom), Mark Levin (conservative commentator), Alex Bruesewitz (Trump adviser), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli government).

WHAT:

Alternet - Trump signed a ceasefire deal with Iran that has drawn criticism from various political factions, including some of his supporters.

Alternet - Zaken described the deal as a "colossal mistake" and a "surrender agreement" with Iran.

KOMO - Trump signed an agreement with Iran that requires Tehran to dilute its stockpile of uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions, allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.

KOMO - Levin has been critical of the Iran deal, leading to disputes on social media with Bruesewitz.

WHERE:

Alternet - The criticism was articulated from Israel, specifically near Jerusalem, where Zaken is based.

KOMO - The report regarding Netanyahu's influence on Trump was published by The Times of Israel.

WHEN:

KOMO - The article mentions that the Israeli government plans to influence the terms of the agreement between the United States and Iran, but does not specify a date for this action.

WHY:

Alternet - The criticism stems from the belief that the deal harms American interests and democratic values, as articulated by Zaken.

KOMO - The Israeli government aims to influence the deal to align it with their interests, as indicated by the report.

HOW:

KOMO - The Israeli government plans to use pro-Israel senators and right-wing media personalities, including Levin, to influence the terms of the agreement with Iran.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 12:22 UTC)

President Trump has signed a ceasefire deal with Iran that has sparked criticism from various political factions, including some of his own supporters, with journalist Danny Zaken calling it a "colossal mistake" and a "surrender agreement." The agreement requires Iran to dilute its uranium stockpile and waives U.S.-backed sanctions, allowing Iran to sell its oil freely, while the Israeli government is reportedly seeking to influence the deal's terms to better align with their interests. Conservative commentator Mark Levin has voiced his disapproval of the deal, leading to disputes on social media with Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz, as the criticism from Israel, particularly near Jerusalem, continues to grow.