Rep. Jake Auchincloss Criticizes President Trump Over Handling of Iran Ceasefire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200

In an interview on CNN News Central, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discussed the recent two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, sharing his concerns over President Trump's behavior and public statements regarding the issue. Auchincloss argued that the president has been attempting to 'gaslight' the American people through misleading social media messages and combative rhetoric. He suggested that the news cycle should avoid amplifying Trump's inflammatory remarks, emphasizing the need to focus instead on diplomacy and national security outcomes.

The discussion followed Trump’s recent posts where he both confirmed his agreement to the ceasefire and simultaneously criticized media coverage of a rescue operation for a U.S. fighter jet crew that had crashed in Iran. The president even appeared to threaten legal action against a journalist, further escalating tensions. Auchincloss underscored that such distractions harm efforts to navigate delicate internation