Hillary Clinton Warns Trump Officials That Accountability Is Coming

“We’re going to have to bring in people who actually know something about nuclear weapons,” Clinton said

She argued that the U.S. must return to structured diplomacy led by experienced experts, particularly those with deep knowledge of nuclear policy and international negotiations.

Clinton also referenced her past experience dealing with Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting longstanding disagreements over how aggressively to confront Iran. She said U.S. leaders have historically resisted calls for open-ended conflict without a defined objective.

Clinton warned that the failed talks have left the U.S. at a strategic disadvantage. “I worry that the United States is now in a very weak position vis-à-vis Iran,” she said, arguing that Washington has “lost the leverage and initiative” it once held in negotiations

The White House pushed back forcefully on Clinton’s criticism

In a statement, officials defended the administration’s approach and attacked Clinton’s foreign policy record, particularly her support for the Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran.