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Rand Paul Slams Trump's Iran Policy Amid Midterm Risks

3/14/2026

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In a Fox Business interview, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran policy, warning the conflict could hurt Republican midterm prospects.
He expressed concern about rising gas prices and a prolonged war that could alienate voters.
Paul challenged the administration's military-action justifications, arguing Iran's nuclear-threat claims are inconsistent.
He said war should be a last resort and warned against higher military spending amid debt concerns.

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In a Fox Business interview, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran policy, warning the conflict could hurt Republican midterm prospects.
He expressed concern about rising gas prices and a prolonged war that could alienate voters.
Paul challenged the administration's military-action justifications, arguing Iran's nuclear-threat claims are inconsistent.
He said war should be a last resort and warned against higher military spending amid debt concerns.