‘I Don’t Want To Go to Prison’ — Vance Refuses To Reveal Discussion With Trump On Iran
On Friday JD Vance, The Vice President of the United States, refused to disclose details of the advice he gave to the American president regarding tensions with Iran, stating bluntly that revealing such information could land him in prison and undermine confidential presidential consultations.
Vance made the remarks while responding to a question from a reporter who sought clarity on his role in advising the president during deliberations over U.S. policy and possible actions involving Iran.
During the exchange, the reporter asked: “What did you advise the president initially as he considered his actions in Iran and what are you urging him to do now…do you express any concerns like those you’ve expressed in the past on the possibility of these extended wars?”
Responding to the question, Vance declined to discuss the specifics of his recommendations, emphasising that discussions held within the highest levels of national security decision-making are confidential.
The vice president painted a picture of the sensitive nature of those deliberations.
“Imagine the situation, we’re in the Situation Room…and the president and I, and the entire senior team, are talking about the options,” Vance said.
He continued by making it clear that revealing details of those discussions would violate the confidentiality expected in national security meetings.
“I hate to disappoint you, but I’m not gonna show up here and in front of God and everybody else tell you exactly what I said in that classified room.”
Vance further stressed that part of his refusal was tied to legal and institutional considerations, noting that disclosing classified information could carry serious consequences.
“Partially because I don’t wanna go to prison, and partially because I think it’s important for the president of the United States to be able to talk to his advisors without those advisors running their mouth to the American media.”
Vance’s comments come amid heightened scrutiny over U.S. policy toward Iran and growing debate in Washington about the risks of deeper American involvement in potential military conflicts in the Middle East.
