Trump Defends His War on Iran After Vance’s Post-Election Criticism: ‘It’s the Only Answer’
"It drove gasoline up a little bit short-term ... but at the same time, if I had to do it again, I’d have to do it again," the president says The post Trump Defends His War on Iran After Vance’s Post-Election Criticism: ‘It’s the Only Answer’ appeared first on TheWrap .
President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on the ongoing conflict with Iran following Vice President JD Vance's post-election criticism on social media. In his first public comments since election night, Trump expressed his willingness to continue the war, stating it was necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Vance's post-breakdown of the midterm election results highlighted the loss of congressional seats and the impact of the war on the GOP's performance. He suggested that the election outcome was largely due to the war, not just turnout issues. Trump defended his position, emphasizing the urgency of stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions, even if it meant higher gasoline prices in the short term.
Trump reiterated that "It’s the only answer" and that he would not hesitate to take the same stance again.
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