# Trump faces political fallout from war on Iran ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/video/36047

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-28 18:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV9nOAHAf4k

> US President Donald Trump has repeatedly played down the possible effect of the war on Iran on the upcoming midterm elections. But the conflict could become a political issue if it changes voters’ views on the economy, national security or US foreign policy. As the election approaches, concerns are mounting that the war could hurt Trump and Republicans at the polls.

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