President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he intends to publicly release the full text of the newly negotiated agreement with Iran, pushing back against growing criticism from conservatives and journalists who have questioned why the document has not yet been made available for public review.
The president addressed the issue while speaking with reporters at the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, where questions surrounding the agreement have continued to dominate discussion following its announcement.
A reporter noted the significant public interest in the contents of the deal and asked Trump directly why the text had not yet been released.
“There’s so much interest in the text of the document,” the reporter said before asking, “Why not release it?”
Trump responded that publication is coming soon but said he would prefer to unveil the document in a more formal setting.
“Oh, I will,” Trump replied. “I’d like to get a formal setting first before we do that. But I have no problem with that.”
The agreement, which is intended to end the conflict between the United States and Iran while opening a new phase of nuclear negotiations, has generated considerable debate among conservatives who support the president but want more details before fully embracing the arrangement.
Among the most vocal critics has been commentator Mark Levin, who publicly questioned why the memorandum of understanding remains unavailable.
“Why can’t we, the people, see the damn MOU?” Levin asked.
Others on the right have raised separate concerns. Ben Shapiro criticized plans for a public event involving Iran’s parliamentary leadership later this week, while Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen sharply criticized reports of a proposed $300 billion reconstruction initiative connected to Iran.
Despite those concerns, Trump strongly defended the agreement and argued that its core objective reflects a longstanding American national security goal.
“It’s a good document,” the president said.
Trump summarized what he views as the central purpose of the agreement, emphasizing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“Here’s what it says: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” he said. “That’s what it says. It won’t have one. To buy, to develop. They will not have a new nuclear weapon.”
The president added that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was the overwhelming priority of the negotiations.
“And I would say that’s about 99.9% of what I wanted because we couldn’t let that happen,” Trump said.
Trump also highlighted provisions related to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically significant shipping corridors.
“In addition to that, the Strait is going to be open toll free, and it’s toll free beyond the 60 days,” he said.
As pressure mounts for greater transparency, Trump indicated he plans to go beyond simply publishing the agreement.
According to the president, he is considering holding a public event dedicated entirely to reviewing the document.
“I’ll not only release it,” Trump said. “I’ll probably have a press conference and read it to you word by word so that the press covers it accurately because it’s a very important document.”
Trump then contrasted the agreement with the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, arguing that the previous arrangement carried significant risks for the region.
Referring to the JCPOA, Trump said it “could have destroyed the Middle East with a horrible JCPOA.”
The president concluded by saying the public reading and formal release of the agreement would likely occur within the next several days.
“I’ll probably have a press conference,” Trump said, adding that it would take place in “a couple of days.”
Until then, debate over the deal is likely to continue, with supporters pointing to its stated goal of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran and ending hostilities, while critics continue demanding a closer look at the fine print before rendering judgment.
