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Rep. Khanna Critiques Trump's Iran Strategy Amid Rising Tensions

4/2/2026

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran handling and urged withdrawal.
Khanna warned Trump misjudged Iran's leadership and that hardline forces would stay influential.
Recent polling shows declining public support for the conflict.
The White House said Trump will address the nation, with possible troop deployments to secure Iran's uranium.
Trump said Iran requested a ceasefire contingent on the Strait of Hormuz's security.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran handling and urged withdrawal.
Khanna warned Trump misjudged Iran's leadership and that hardline forces would stay influential.
Recent polling shows declining public support for the conflict.
The White House said Trump will address the nation, with possible troop deployments to secure Iran's uranium.
Trump said Iran requested a ceasefire contingent on the Strait of Hormuz's security.