- Trump and Max Boot discuss U.S. military strategy, comparing Iran's struggles to outcomes in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
- The unpopularity of Trump's war with Iran is being compared to the outcomes and experiences of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Trump threatens to expand the war while facing political backlash and expert warnings regarding the conflict's impact on Republican standing.
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Updated Sep 10
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What happened
Trump threatens to expand the war while facing political backlash and expert warnings regarding the conflict's impact on Republican standing.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Donald Trump argued against deploying troops to Iraq and Afghanistan following an investigation into his actions.Sub-event
Trump threatens war expansion amid political backlash and expert warnings about escalation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
Related events
- Polling shows that the war in Iran is negatively impacting Donald Trump's chances in the presidential race.
- Trump seeks to maintain Republican control of Congress amid rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war, while Democrats gain polling ground.
- President Trump assesses the military campaign against Iran.
- Trump links high fuel costs to the Iran war while campaigning in Texas, where Governor Abbott is also active.
- Trump claims victory over Iran amid a war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- edmontonjournal.com
- iheart.comBattle Fatigue: Iran War Looms Over the Midterms | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News