Kaine calls Trump’s JCPOA withdrawal a policy disaster
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- Tim Kaine condemned President Donald Trump for pulling the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) during Trump’s first term, labeling the move a 'policy disaster'.
- Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA is described by Kaine as 'one of the worst foreign‑policy decisions by an American president'.
- JCPOA was abandoned under Trump, a step Kaine says will make future negotiations with Iran 'not going to be an easy negotiation' because the prior agreement that controlled Iran’s nuclear program is now undermined.
- The Hill published the story on April 12, 2026, at 10:44 AM ET, featuring a video clip of Kaine’s remarks.
Why it matters: Kaine’s critique highlights that the U.S.’s exit from the JCPOA weakens American diplomatic leverage and makes future talks with Iran harder, risking a resurgence of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The loss of the agreement’s verification framework benefits Iran while costing the U.S. a key non‑proliferation tool.
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