The Erosion of Credibility in War Time Rhetoric As President Trump's conflict with Iran enters its seventh month, he has rebranded his administration's most pressing vulnerability as a strength for Republicans.
In a recent speech at the party's midterm convention, Trump made a claim that is at odds with his earlier predictions: that the war will be over "very shortly after the election.
" This assertion raises questions about his administration's credibility on matters of war and peace. Trump's approval ratings on handling the war have suffered, with 69% of Americans disapproving of his actions.