Former Trump Adviser Echoes President’s Skepticism on Iran Negotiations
Victoria Coates, a former Trump national security adviser, echoed President Trump's sentiment that further negotiations with Iran are unlikely to be productive. Trump had previously expressed his unwillingness to engage further with Iranian officials, calling them "scum".
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 10, 2026 —
Victoria Coates, who previously served as a national security adviser during the Trump administration, has voiced agreement with President Donald Trump’s stance on the prospects for future negotiations with Iran.
Coates’ remarks align with sentiments previously expressed by President Trump himself. The former president had indicated a lack of willingness to pursue further engagement with Iranian officials. During past statements, Trump referred to Iranian officials with strong, critical language.
The specifics of the timeline and the exact context of Coates’ recent statements were not provided. Similarly, the exact phrasing and timing of President Trump’s past comments referring to Iranian officials as “scum” were not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Davis on thehill.com, see more information here.
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