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Republican Party may face consequences for Trump's mixed messaging on the Iran war

NPR | By Deepa Shivaram,

Michel Martin

Published March 31, 2026 at 3:42 AM CDT

President Trump's mixed messages make it hard to see how the war with Iran will end, and it may lead to political consequences for his party in the upcoming midterm elections.

Deepa Shivaram

Deepa Shivaram is a multi-platform political reporter on NPR's Washington Desk.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered and host of the Consider This Saturday podcast, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.