Trump Surrendered to Iran? US Journalist Confronts Defense Secretary Hegseth with Evidence

The United States presented a new proposal for a ceasefire to Iran on Wednesday. Prior to this development, Secretary of Defense Hegseth and General Dan Kane were conducting a press conference. During the session, an American journalist and Newsmax reporter directly addressed Hegseth, claiming that President Donald Trump has surrendered to Iran. The reporter presented specific evidence to support this allegation, citing a timeline of the President's statements and actions.

Evidence of Policy Shifts Presented by Journalist

According to the Newsmax reporter, on February 28, Trump posted that the US would soon overthrow the Iranian regime and urged common citizens to be prepared. Following this, on March 7, Trump stated there would be no peace talks with Iran and that the nation must surrender unconditionally. However, the reporter pointed out that by April 7, Trump announced a ceasefire without any solid negotiations having taken place.

The journalist further noted that on May 6, Marco Rubio announced the conclusion of 'Operation Epic Fury' without reaching a formal agreement. Based on these arguments, the reporter claimed that the US had effectively surrendered to Iran. In response, Hegseth emphasized that Trump has 'not given up on anything' and maintained a firm stance against the allegations.

New Peace Proposal and 48-Hour Deadline

While President Trump maintains that he has brought Iran to its knees, the US continues to send new deal proposals to Tehran. On Wednesday, another proposal was sent to Iran, which includes conditions for ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has given Iran a 48-hour window to respond to this latest offer.

Suspension of Project Freedom and Iran's Reaction

Alongside this proposal, President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the US military's 'Project Freedom Operation,' which was aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the operation would be paused for a short period to determine whether a definitive agreement could be reached with Tehran.

The prospects of the peace talks remain uncertain as Iran has not backed down from its initial conditions. Iran had previously refused to accept US proposals without conditions. Following the latest US move, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the US is employing a policy of 'maximum pressure' and expects Iran to bow to unilateral demands, which he described as impossible for Tehran to accept.