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14:46Now PlayingIran war tests Trump’s hold on the GOP as midterms near | The Excerpt
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14:46Now PlayingNearly six months into the war with Iran, Republicans are growing increasingly anxious about the political fallout. Rising gas prices and broader affordability concerns are putting pressure on GOP candidates, while some MAGA supporters say the conflict contradicts President Donald Trump’s “America First” message. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Zac Anderson explains why the war has become such a difficult issue for Republicans heading into the midterms.
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