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Trump stands alone: GOP avoids Iran war talk as midterm elections draw near

President Trump has embraced the Iran war as part of his midterm national-security pitch, but Republicans are not following his lead.

Trump stands alone: GOP avoids Iran war talk as midterm elections draw near

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