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Trump Seeks $200B Iran War Funding, Advisors Warn Backlash

4/25/2026

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President Donald Trump and Defense Department have asked Congress for $200 billion in funding for the Iran conflict.
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfieffer warn that funding the Iran war before midterms could force Republicans to support and backfire as gas prices exceed $5 per gallon.
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfieffer say the White House may postpone request until fighting eases, citing a report that the war has drained U.S. military stockpiles.

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President Donald Trump and Defense Department have asked Congress for $200 billion in funding for the Iran conflict.
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfieffer warn that funding the Iran war before midterms could force Republicans to support and backfire as gas prices exceed $5 per gallon.
Jon Favreau and Dan Pfieffer say the White House may postpone request until fighting eases, citing a report that the war has drained U.S. military stockpiles.