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Maher swipes at Trump over Iran MOU: ‘What happened to the art of the deal?’
Key takeaways
- Maher asked during his opening monologue on Friday evening, referencing the title of Trump s 1987 book.
- The signing of the 14-point MOU initiated a 60-day negotiation period and authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading channel.
- The deal also included provisions to lift U.S. sanctions on Iran and assemble a $300 billion reconstruction fund for the country — a move that drew pushback from several GOP lawmakers.
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Where is the big deal maker? What happened to the art of the deal? Maher asked during his opening monologue on Friday evening, referencing the title of Trump s 1987 book.
The signing of the 14-point MOU initiated a 60-day negotiation period and authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading channel.
The deal also included provisions to lift U.S. sanctions on Iran and assemble a $300 billion reconstruction fund for the country — a move that drew pushback from several GOP lawmakers.
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