Trump Claims Friendly Iran Talks Amidst Hardline Rhetoric

The president’s assessment of the current dialogue stands in stark contrast to his aggressive rhetoric regarding the regime. While characterizing the back-channel communication as positive, he warned that the United States would not be swayed by traditional diplomatic leverage. "You can't bribe them. You've got to beat them, and we'll beat the hell out of them," he told the crowd, signaling that his administration remains prepared to escalate military or economic pressure despite the existence of active talks.