The Iran strikes could become a midterm reckoning – for Trump and Israel
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The recent US-Israel-Iran strikes have significant implications for US politics, particularly ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. President Donald Trump's base has largely supported the joint strikes, but some influential conservatives, including Tucker Carlson, have denounced them. These condemnations have heightened tensions within the Republican Party and dovetail with concerns about Israel's influence over US foreign policy. The stakes for Republicans are high, as control of both chambers of Congress will shape their ability to advance Trump's agenda and secure Israel's position in Washington. With all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election, intraparty division could cost Republicans the elections. Conservative dissent over the war is fracturing the GOP and testing US support for Israel before the midterms.
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