On Monday's broadcast of FOX News Channel's “Special Report,” Rep. Mike Walz (R-Florida), who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be his national security adviser, said that the second Trump administration ” I believe that we will achieve maximum results.” Pressure on Iran. There is too much pressure on our ally Israel, and certainly not enough on Iran. '' and asserted that the maximum pressure campaign against Iran since the Trump administration's first term was effective.
Mr. Waltz said: [relevant remarks begin around 4:55] “People are ready to deal with President Trump. They understand the mandate he has with the American people, they understand his common sense approach. And they are ready to deal with President Trump. He is certainly willing to close potentially big deals around the world.The status quo was not acceptable in many ways. It’s time to get things done.”
Host Bret Baier asked, “Even a deal with Iran?”
“Well, I think there will be maximum pressure on Iran. There's too much pressure on Israel, our ally, and certainly on Iran,” Walz said. Not enough. We've seen it work. [in] His first term, I expect more of it. ”
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