Trump's 'annihilation' warning to Iran sparks Republican pushback ahead of midterms, NYT reports
An increasing number of Republicans are seeking distance from a costly conflict as the warning fuels a midterm-year political crisis, the New York Times reports.
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US President Donald Trump's warning of "annihilation" directed at Iran has triggered significant pushback from within his own Republican Party, according to a New York Times report cited by the Associated Press of Pakistan.
The report said a growing number of Republican lawmakers are seeking to distance themselves from a conflict they view as costly, as the warning has contributed to a broader political crisis in a midterm election year.
According to the cited report, the reaction reflects concern among Republicans about the political and economic costs of continued confrontation with Iran, at a time when the party faces a difficult midterm election cycle.
Further details on specific lawmakers' responses or a White House reaction were not included in the cited report.
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- Trump’s Iran ‘annihilation’ threat triggers midterm crisis and Republicans’ push back: NYT — APP (Pakistan)
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