Trump brushes off Iran-war midterms risk, says he’s not in a hurry
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Donald Trump downplayed concerns that the ongoing Iran conflict could derail Republicans in the midterms, saying he’s not in a hurry and that elections will take care of themselves, even as reports emerged he swapped aircraft in Turkey after a credible threat from Iranian proxies; the live blog also covers tariff threats against Europe, remarks about LeBron James, and Maine's looming Senate nomination, among other developments.
- ‘I’m not in a hurry’: Trump bats down concerns of Iran war affecting midterms – US politics live The Guardian
- How a Summer of War With Iran Could Shape the Fall Elections The New York Times
- Things were looking up for Trump and Republicans on the high cost of living. Then he suddenly upended it all. The Boston Globe
- Senate GOP expresses concern over Iran endgame after Hegseth hearing The Hill
- Trump’s split screen: War and campaigning Politico
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