President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that he does not support a regime change in Iran, just two days after hinting at the possibility in a social media post
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the NATO summit, Trump said, “I don’t want it. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible.” He emphasized a diplomatic approach, describing Iranians as “very good traders, very good business people,” and expressed hope that the country could rebuild and thrive through peaceful means.
Trump’s remarks appear to counter more hawkish voices within the Republican Party. Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime critic of Iran and staunch Trump ally, maintained during a Senate hearing on Tuesday that “the only way you’re really going to have peace is for the regime to change its behavior, either through personnel or ideology.”
The divide underscores the ongoing tension within the GOP over how to handle rising hostilities with Tehran. Meanwhile, prominent conservative commentator Charlie Kirk praised Trump’s stance, calling him “the peace president” in a post on X.
Trump’s comments come amid heightened concerns over U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and efforts by European powers to revive diplomatic negotiations.
