100 Days of Iran War: What’s the Mood in the US? | DW News
Why It Matters
The ongoing war and economic pain threaten Trump’s electoral standing and could cost him support within his own party, inviting greater congressional oversight and constraining his foreign-policy flexibility ahead of the midterms.
Summary
One hundred days after President Donald Trump launched military action against Iran, fighting and stalled negotiations continue despite his public claims that a deal is near. The conflict, combined with inflation and rising prices, has driven public frustration and record-high disapproval ratings for Trump. Even some Republicans have broken ranks— the House approved a war powers resolution to curb his authority. With midterm elections looming, the war has shifted from an overseas policy issue to a central domestic political liability for the president.
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