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Republicans Defend Trump Amid Iran Conflict

Updated 2026-08-05 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Republicans are largely standing behind President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, despite growing public opposition. The prolonged military campaign threatens to become a political liability for the GOP heading into November's midterm elections.

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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. The conflict has stretched on for nearly six months, and multiple public o
2026-08-05 10:00 UTC
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