Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
President Trump expressed confidence in outlasting Iran amid ongoing conflict, dismissing concerns about the upcoming midterm elections. He stated that Iranian leaders misjudged his resolve, believing they could pressure him into a deal due to electoral pressures. Despite rising voter dissatisfaction over economic issues, particularly high gas prices, Trump remains focused on his agenda and recent political endorsements.
- ▪Trump believes Iranian leaders have miscalculated his willingness to negotiate due to midterm elections.
- ▪The ongoing conflict with Iran has lasted nearly four months, contrary to Trump's initial prediction of four to six weeks.
- ▪Voter discontent over rising prices is increasing pressure on Trump's Republican Party ahead of the midterms.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 05:29:24 +0800 |
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressureSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan VucciPublished May 28, 2026, 05:29 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 05:29 AMWASHINGTON, May 27 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran, and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal."They thought they were going to outwait me," Trump said at a White House cabinet meeting, referring to Iran's leadership. "You know, 'We'll outwait him.
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