A report from Politico, cited by Raw Story, describes growing dissatisfaction among some Republican lawmakers and industry figures regarding President Donald Trump's newly signed peace agreement with Iran.

The agreement was finalized after Trump met with international leaders in France and signed a memorandum of understanding intended to bring an end to the conflict.

According to the report, critics within the Republican Party are concerned about economic support offered to Iran and Trump's public defense of the country's right to maintain ballistic missiles.One Republican congressional source reportedly characterized the agreement as a form of 'total surrender.

' Despite these concerns, many Republicans have avoided publicly criticizing the president, partly because the end of the conflict removes a potentially damaging political issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump himself joked during a press conference that Vice President JD Vance would receive the blame if the agreement ultimately fails, while he would take credit if it succeeds.

The article suggests that this dynamic is already emerging within Republican circles, with some party members directing criticism toward Vance rather than Trump.However, individuals close to the White House reportedly view this strategy as politically advantageous for Vance.They argue that the war had become unpopular and that associating Vance with the peace agreement may actually strengthen his political standing.

White House allies believe Vance can effectively defend the administration's decision and benefit from being linked to the conclusion of the conflict rather than the war itself.