Donald Trump has all the answers to the Iran nuclear crisis: “The Persians are great negotiators” -- we're just sending the "wrong people"

Turns out, there's been an easy and swift solution this whole time...

Published July 10, 2015 3:59PM (EDT)

Donald Trump                      (Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid)
Donald Trump (Reuters/Brendan Mcdermid)

Ain't no interview like a Donald Trump interview, 'cuz the dumb quotes don't stop, no.

Sitting down for an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper this week -- the host who has, more than once, featured The Trumpinator in his 360 "Ridiculist" segment -- Trump told Anderson that he had the keys to solving the Iran nuclear crisis, once and for all! And it starts with sending the "right people" to talk with the Iranians.

"The persians are great negotiators," after all.

Trump went on to suggest that Iran is likely "laughing at the stupidity" of the Americans negotiating on the nuclear deal. "We should double up and triple up the sanctions and have them come to us," he said. "They are making an amazing deal.”

The GOP hopeful also took a moment to express outrage over Americans not being more diligent in demanding the release of four American hostages. "Oh we don't want to discuss that -- it has nothing do with the nuclear," he said, quoting the "everyday American."

“This negotiation should have taken a week,” he said. “That’s because I’m being generous. Should have taken a day, but should have taken a week. This is going on forever.”

Watch the clip courtesy of YourVoiceNews below:


By Colin Gorenstein

Colin Gorenstein is Salon's assistant editor of internet and viral content. Follow @colingorenstein or email cgorenstein@salon.com.

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