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Trump Hails Primary Wins, GOP Pushes Iran War Continuation

5/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump, who wants to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war, celebrated primary victories for MAGA-aligned candidates who defeated moderate Republicans Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Anti-interventionists Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Bill Cassidy have been sidelined as U.S. President Donald Trump retains hawkish allies.
Sen. Roger Wicker warned a 60-day ceasefire would erase Operation Epic Fury gains, underscoring GOP pressure to keep fighting.

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U.S. President Donald Trump, who wants to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war, celebrated primary victories for MAGA-aligned candidates who defeated moderate Republicans Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Anti-interventionists Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Bill Cassidy have been sidelined as U.S. President Donald Trump retains hawkish allies.
Sen. Roger Wicker warned a 60-day ceasefire would erase Operation Epic Fury gains, underscoring GOP pressure to keep fighting.