Trump says Democrats want US to lose war on Iran
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- President Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting the US to lose the war on Iran, saying the political left would rather see defeat than a White House victory.
- The war is creating political pressure for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, as voters remain concerned about fuel prices, the cost of living and the US military campaign.
US President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of wanting the United States to lose the war on Iran, arguing that the political left would prefer such an outcome to the White House winning what he called “the war for America.”
Trump’s remarks come as his administration faces growing political pressure over the prolonged US military campaign against Iran and its economic consequences at home.
The war has emerged as a major political challenge for Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Rising fuel prices and broader cost-of-living concerns have added to voter frustration.
Recent polling has shown continued opposition to Trump’s handling of the war. A Pew Research Center survey found that 62 percent of Americans disapproved of his handling of the military action against Iran, while 59 percent said the US had made the wrong decision in using military force.
Trump's approval rating has also remained weak. A Reuters/Ipsos poll in late August put his overall approval at 33 percent, with dissatisfaction over the Iran war and economic conditions weighing on his standing.
The political fallout comes as Republicans seek to defend their congressional majorities in November. Public support for the war remains limited, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll published Friday finding that only 25 percent of Americans believe the war with Iran is worth its costs.
The prolonged military campaign has also contributed to higher energy prices, particularly as fighting and tensions have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supplies.
With the midterms approaching, Trump is increasingly framing criticism of his Iran policy as a partisan divide, while Democrats are pointing to the war's economic and political costs.
