Trump Claims an Ex-President Confided His Regrets on Iran. But Who?

President Trump claimed an unnamed ex-president privately told him he regretted his administration's approach to Iran, but Trump did not specify which predecessor made the statement. The New York Times contacted associates of Trump's predecessors to verify the claim, and those close to the former presidents disputed Trump's account. The vague assertion raises questions about whether Trump is accurately characterizing private conversations or using unverified claims to bolster his own Iran policy. Trump has frequently invoked support from predecessors without naming them or providing corroborating details. The story underscores the challenge of fact-checking assertions about confidential discussions where few people can confirm what was actually said.