From Slate Magazine · Ian Prasad Philbrick · · 1m 20s
Republicans Split Over Trump's Iran Policy
Republican candidates distancing from Trump over Iran war as midterms approach
In brief
Republican candidates distancing from Trump over Iran war as midterms approach Some GOP candidates are criticizing Trump's Iran policy while others maintain loyalty Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Trump's Iran Policy
Republican candidates are criticizing Trump's Iran war policy as midterms approach
“The war with Iran needs to end, and end quickly”
Michigan Senator Race
Former Rep. Mike Rogers runs for Michigan Senate and blames Trump's Iran war for economic issues
Iowa Republican Shift
Rep. Ashley Hinson avoids campaigning with VP J.D. Vance and calls for immediate Iran war end
House Republicans
Two Iowa Republicans joined House Republicans who voted to halt the Iran war
Wisconsin Governor Race
Rep. Tom Tiffany criticizes Trump's Iran policy and claims Biden won the 2020 election
Florida Immigration
Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar says Trump's immigration enforcement has gone too far
Trump's Response
Trump denies criticism and claims voters are angry at Republicans, not him
Historical Context
Democrats have distanced from unpopular presidents before but Republicans are doing it to Trump
Midterm Impact
Republicans lost seats in 2018 and 2022 when candidates stayed loyal to Trump
Trump's Base
Trump's base is so strong that Republicans risk losing support by distancing from him
At a glance
Some GOP candidates are criticizing Trump's Iran policy while others maintain loyalty
