Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
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"I think the war's going to end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
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