As Donald Trump works on an Iran peace deal, called the current framework ‘largely negotiated,’ A large group of Republicans took to social media to react to it. One person who had a negative reaction was once-Trump ally and former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. However, his specific reaction elicited an incredibly blunt response from White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung, who told Pompeo to “shut his stupid mouth.” Per The Hill, Pompeo posted his thoughts on X, where he compared the emerging framework to previous diplomatic efforts from the Obama era. Pompeo wrote, “The deal being floated with Iran seems straight out of the Wendy Sherman-Robert Malley-Ben Rhodes playbook: Pay the IRGC to build a WMD program and terrorize the world.” He further criticized the strategy as being “Not remotely America First.” Cheung did not hold back in his rebuttal, taking a very aggressive stance against the former Secretary of State. “Mike Pompeo has no idea what the f— he’s talking about,” Cheung wrote. He added, “He should shut his stupid mouth and leave the real work to the professionals. He’s not read into anything that’s happening, so how would he know.” That reaction to a critique is just a tad outsized While specific details remain scarce, the emerging deal reportedly aims to secure a commitment from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. This is a significant point, as approximately 20 percent of the global oil supply travels through that waterway. With gas prices in the United States climbing because of the war, the administration is under immense pressure to find a resolution. Although the president has tried to tough it out, telling people to suck it up. The potential agreement also appears to include ending a United States blockade of Iranian ports. 'No idea what the [bleep] he's talking about': White House explodes on former Trump Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for ripping deal with Iran—'He should shut his stupid mouth and leave the real work to the professionals'https://t.co/M2d0UOrmDn— Larry Elder (@larryelder) May 24, 2026 The lack of immediate restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, however, has become a major sticking point for critics. Current reports suggest the framework might only provide for a 60-day ceasefire to allow for more time to discuss nuclear issues. This aspect seems to be the primary driver behind the backlash from Senate conservatives. So far Sens. Roger Wicker, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham, have joined Pompeo in voicing their concerns on Saturday. The White House going this hard at Pompeo shows real internal friction over the Iran deal.Telling a former secretary of state to shut his stupid mouth is unusually sharp and highlights how divided things still are on this issue.— Vector (@PrasVector) May 24, 2026 Trump addressed the situation on Truth Social, stating, “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.” The relationship between Trump and Pompeo has clearly soured since their time working together in the first term. Tensions reportedly spiked after Pompeo considered a presidential run of his own. The deal being floated with Iran seems straight out of the Wendy Sherman-Robert Malley-Ben Rhodes playbook: Pay the IRGC to build a WMD program and terrorize the world.Not remotely America First. It’s straightforward: Open the damned strait. Deny Iran access to money. Take out…— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) May 23, 2026 The divide deepened in 2025 when the president removed security protection for Pompeo and other officials with whom he had disagreements. This happened even in the face of specific threats from Iran.