Republican candidates should distance their midterm campaigns from Trump’s Iran war strategy

The goals, strategies, and tools of United States foreign policy as set by the president, Congress, and executive agencies, including alliances, sanctions, war powers, diplomacy, and the political debates over America's role in the world.

The policies, political debates, and institutional decisions shaping how the United States engages with Iran, from diplomacy and sanctions to military and congressional action.

President Trump actively implored Republican voters to "pretend" he is on the ballot. Advisors worry his sub-40% approval rating could heavily drag down down-ballot candidates in key swing districts.