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militaryAug 5, 2026
Republicans stand behind Trump on Iran even as unpopularity of conflict grows
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Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November’s midterm elections.
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- Sudiksha KochiBy Sudiksha Kochi
Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, even as the prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November’s midterm elections. The conflict has stretched on for nearly six months, a…
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