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Trump says ‘it’s possible’ Iran war could cost him the midterms

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Trump said the war should "help" in him the midterms but that he believes it's possible it doesn't.

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  1. The Hill

    Lara Trump says Iran war could cost Trump the midterms (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump said Tuesday the Iran war could cost him the midterm elections but insisted that losing both chambers of Congress would be worth the cost. British journalist Harry Cole spoke with Lara Trump, also a former Republican National Committee co-chair, on his Yo…

  2. The New Republic

    Trump Makes Delusional Claim About Iran War’s Effect on Midterms (opens The New Republic)

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    President Donald Trump doesn’t seem that concerned over whether the ongoing Iran war will hurt his party in November’s midterm elections. At the White House Thursday, a reporter noted to Trump that his daughter-in-law Lara Trump said that the war “may threaten the midterms for you,” and asked if he …

  3. WWLP Springfield

    Trump says ‘it’s possible’ Iran war could cost him the midterms (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    Trump said the war should "help" in him the midterms but that he believes it's possible it doesn't.

  4. Insider

    Lara Trump said the Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms. Here's how the president responded. (opens Insider)

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    A member of Trump's family addressed a risk that the White House has largely sought to downplay: The Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms.

  5. Salon

    Trump leans into Iran war, admits it could cost Republicans the midterms (opens Salon)

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    The president insists the war is worth it. An American majority disagrees

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