Why a Growing Number of Republicans Are Breaking With Trump on Iran

Some Republican candidates in competitive midterm races are calling for a quick end to an ongoing Iran war, citing polling that shows limited public support. These candidates are diverging from former President Trump, who continues to support his Iran strategy and has indicated he may pursue escalation. The split between Trump and these Republicans extends beyond Iran to issues including immigration, trade, and campaign strategy as the midterm elections approach.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Sep 22GOP candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom
  2. Sep 23These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
  3. Sep 23List of Republicans Breaking With Trump Ahead of Midterms

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How each side is putting it

Left

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MS NowLeft· 4d ago

GOP senators say they want to end the Iran war. They keep refusing to rein in Trump.

TimeLean Left· 5d ago

Why a Growing Number of Republicans Are Breaking With Trump on Iran

MS NowLeft· 5d ago

‘It’s time to move on’: At-risk Republicans want Trump’s Iran war to end

HuffPostLeft· 5d ago

These GOP Candidates Are Turning On Trump's Iran War

SemaforLean Left· 6d ago

‘It’s not popular’: Republicans break with Trump on Iran and more

Center

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The HillCenter· 5d ago

GOP breaks ranks on Iran as voters fume over war's costs

NewsweekCenter· 5d ago

List of Republicans Breaking With Trump Ahead of Midterms

CBS NewsCenter· 6d ago

These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 6d ago

GOP candidates are breaking with Trump on Iran as midterms loom

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Revolver NewsRight· 5d ago

Vulnerable Republican candidates urge end to Iran war…

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 5d ago

GOP Candidates Suddenly Get Cold Feet On Iran War As Election Looms

BizPac ReviewRight· 5d ago

GOP candidates suddenly get cold feet on Iran war as election looms

Fox NewsRight· 6d ago

GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end

Washington ExaminerRight· 6d ago

Here are all the Republicans who have broken with Trump on unpopular issues ahead of midterm elections

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Al-MonitorLean Left· 5d ago

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

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