‘It’s not popular’: Republicans break with Trump on Iran and more
The president’s party is seeking distance from him at a crucial moment ahead of the midterms.
As Republican lawmakers prepare to leave for election season, they are growing increasingly critical of President Donald Trump's policies, particularly on Iran and gas prices. Republican Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., have called for investigations into Trump Jr.'s business dealings and criticism of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
Additionally, several Republican candidates, including Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers, Iowa Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson, and Rep. John James, have joined Democrats in urging an end to the nearly seven-month-long Iran war. Republicans are concerned about the public backlash against the conflict, especially in swing states, and are hoping to avoid a split with the president ahead of the election.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune hopes to keep Republicans united on the Iran issue, but several Republican candidates, including Rogers and James, have expressed a desire to end the war and distance themselves from Trump's policies.
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