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Republican Candidates Urge Immediate Iran War End, Break With Trump

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Republican candidates urged an immediate end to the Iran war and distanced themselves from President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump’s approval fell below 30% in polls, blamed on the war and the economy.
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) said Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and urged resources to end the war quickly.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) split from Trump, saying his immigration crackdown betrayed Hispanic voters.

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Republican candidates urged an immediate end to the Iran war and distanced themselves from President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump’s approval fell below 30% in polls, blamed on the war and the economy.
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) said Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and urged resources to end the war quickly.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) split from Trump, saying his immigration crackdown betrayed Hispanic voters.