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Trump aides, fearing a midterm rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet'
Aides want a quieter conflict to avoid a politically costly war that could hurt Republicans as 61% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling, pollsters said.
Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections to prevent Republican electoral losses, four people familiar with the discussions said.