Trump says he doesn't know who US is negotiating with on Iran
At a Montana rally, the president said he was unsure who American officials were talking to about ending the Iran war. He also said the war would end soon, when he chooses.
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What happened
At a rally in Montana on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said he did not know who U.S. officials were negotiating with to end the Iran war. He later told supporters the war would end "as soon as I want it to end," as midterm campaigning continued. Some attendees said they still backed him despite persistent inflation.
Why it matters
The remarks come as midterm elections approach under economic uncertainty, with the Iran war still ongoing.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 11:19 PM ET: Trump said at a Montana rally that he was unsure who U.S. officials were negotiating with on the Iran war.
- Oct 15, 1:20 AM ET: Some rally attendees said they did not blame the president for persistent inflation, despite feeling financial pressure.
- Oct 15, 6:26 AM ET: Trump claimed the Iran war would end very soon, saying it would stop as soon as he wanted.
Coverage
- Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up (The Guardian)
- Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally, but supporters feel the pinch (NBC News)
- Trump on Iran talks: ‘I don’t know who the hell we’re negotiating with’ (The Hill)
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