Trump denied the claim that Vance was appointed to resume negotiations with Iran US President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters at the airport as he left Washington to attend a campaign rally in Ohio. Trump denied the claim that he appointed his deputy, J. Dee Vance, for the renewal of negotiations with Iran and said: Vance only helped provide medical equipment that Iran needs. In response to the question of whether he told J. De Vance wanted to talk to Iran to start peace talks, he said: "No. Iran needed help to provide medical equipment. He asked me what I thought about it, and I said no problem. All in all, equipment is provided to help patients." v.aa.com.tr.