Former Trump staffer Caroline Sunshine says Vice President JD Vance was “set up” to take blame for a failed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran. Speaking during a Thursday appearance on CNN, Sunshine—who served in the Trump administration—argues that Vance was sent to “sell” the deal and suggests that outcomes associated with the MOU later led to him being positioned as the responsible party. Both outlets report her characterization, including her use of the terms “fall guy” and “set up.”
The articles do not provide additional documentation from Sunshine or specify what internal decision-making led to her allegation. They also do not include responses or commentary from Vance, the administration, or other officials regarding the claim. The reporting focuses on Sunshine’s assertion that political responsibility for the MOU’s failure should be viewed in light of how Vance was deployed to promote the agreement.
