Trump's 'fine' with another religious leader ruling Iran

Trump's 'fine' with another religious leader ruling Iran Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 03/06/2026 - 21:02 US president told CNN Iran does not need to have a democracy, saying, 'I deal with a lot of religious leaders, and they are fantastic' US President Donald Trump speaks during an event celebrating the 2025 MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami CF, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 5 March 2026 (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump told CNN he is “fine” if another religious figure becomes the leader of Iran and does not care if the Islamic Republic becomes a democracy. "It depends on who the person is. I don’t mind religious leaders.