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Rand Paul Blames Trump’s Iran War, Warns GOP Backlash.

7/23/2026

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the United States is worse off after President Donald Trump launched the Iran war.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the Strait of Hormuz is militarized and Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers threaten Bab el-Mandeb route.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) noted Brent crude hit $98.64 a barrel, gasoline $4.003 a gallon, war cost $37.5 billion, killed 18 service members, wounded 430, and warned Republicans of November backlash.

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the United States is worse off after President Donald Trump launched the Iran war.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the Strait of Hormuz is militarized and Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers threaten Bab el-Mandeb route.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) noted Brent crude hit $98.64 a barrel, gasoline $4.003 a gallon, war cost $37.5 billion, killed 18 service members, wounded 430, and warned Republicans of November backlash.