Booker Critiques Trump's Iran Deal as a Major Setback for Peace

WHO:

Fox News - Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) criticized President Trump.

NBC News - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned in relation to President Trump.

WHAT:

Fox News - Booker described Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as an "abject surrender."

NBC News - Booker stated that "we have capitulated to the enemy" regarding Trump's Iran deal.

NBC News - Booker labeled Trump as the "biggest loser" on the world stage.

WHY:

Fox News - Booker expressed concern that Trump's actions could lead to negative consequences for peace in the Middle East.

HOW:

NBC News - Booker made these statements during an interview on "Meet the Press."

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 03:31 UTC)

Senator Cory Booker criticized Trump during an interview on "Meet the Press," describing Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as an "abject surrender" and stating that "we have capitulated to the enemy." He labeled Trump as the "biggest loser" on the world stage, expressing concern that Trump's actions could lead to negative consequences for peace in the Middle East. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was mentioned in relation to Trump during this discussion.