The Trump family has disagreements over the war with Iran - The Atlantic

President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., did not support the U.S. military operation against Iran from the very beginning and personally expressed his disagreement to his father. At the same time, he refrains from publicly criticizing the White House's decision.

The Atlantic reported this on October 20, citing two interlocutors who personally discussed the conflict with Trump Jr.

According to sources, the son of the American president has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the war in private conversations. He has long opposed U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts and believed that Washington should not start a new war in the Middle East.

At the same time, Trump Jr. does not intend to publicly oppose his father. His spokesperson declined to comment on journalists' reports, and the White House did not respond to questions about the presidential son's stance.

Disagreements over the war with Iran also exist within the MAGA movement that supports Trump. Some of its representatives consider U.S. participation in foreign wars a departure from the president's campaign promises. According to The Atlantic, Vice President J.D. Vance also privately expressed objections to the military operation during discussions about the decision to enter the war.

The conflict is increasingly affecting American public sentiment. According to a Pew Research Center poll, 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the war with Iran, while 33% approve. Among Republican supporters, the approval rating has dropped from 69% in March to 63% in early October.

Additional dissatisfaction is caused by the economic consequences of the conflict. Disruptions in energy markets have led to higher fuel prices, increasing the financial burden on American households. This issue is becoming particularly important ahead of the midterm elections to the U.S. Congress on November 3.

The White House told The Atlantic that Iran has suffered significant losses and that the conflict is expected to end soon. However, the administration has not given specific timelines for ending the war.

Sources: The Atlantic, Pew Research Center