🇺🇸 Donald Trump
Trump said the Iran war would last weeks. Now he says the media got it wrong.
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Donald Trump has claimed that his estimate of a 4-6 week conflict in Iran was about eliminating the nuclear threat, despite previous statements that suggested a longer timeline.
What happened
Trump initially predicted the war would last weeks, but later claimed the 4-6 week estimate was about eliminating the nuclear threat. Polls show voters are angry about the war's impact on inflation and energy prices. Trump has defended his decision to attack Iran but recast his initial timeline.
Why it matters
The conflict's duration and impact on the US economy are significant concerns for voters.
Key facts
- Trump initially predicted the war would last weeks.
- The 4-6 week estimate was not a specific timeline for eliminating the nuclear threat.
- Trump has not specified a new timeline for the war's end.
- The war has lasted seven months.
- Experts say the attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program but have not eliminated it.
Official statement
“I stated, numerous times, that it would take 4-6 weeks to get rid of THE IRAN NUCLEAR THREAT, and I did it in one night!”
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