Trump Faces Dover Duty as Iran War weighs on his calculus

At Dover Air Force Base, President Trump saluted four U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict and invoked the “Dover Test” to frame the cost of war, even as he weighs tougher options against Iran that have not been approved. He argues Americans aren’t against the war, while a Washington Post poll shows 68% believe the Iran war is not worth fighting. The article notes the dead were from across the country, and Trump privately consoled their families, inviting one family to travel with him on Air Force One. Meanwhile, military officials warn that what the war costs or outcomes will be remains unclear as President and advisers consider potential strikes on infrastructure and other escalatory moves.
- Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran CNN
- Speaking for Fallen Soldiers, Trump Says They Supported the Iran War The New York Times
- President Trump attends dignified transfer of fallen troops WBAL-TV
- Live updates: Donald Trump honors fallen troops; House tees up reconciliation, NDAA votes The Hill
- Trump honors fallen service member Lt. Tyler Feehan at Georgia rally, offers family an Air Force One ride 11Alive.com
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