@mnmnews1: On November 1, 2024, Donald Trump told supporters in Michigan that if Kamala Harris won, “only death and destruction” would follow because she was the “candidate of endless wars.” He presented himself as “the candidate of peace” and said, “I am peace.” � Roll Call That campaign message is now being revisited amid the continuing U.S.-Iran conflict. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the conflict had cost the United States about $38 billion by August 1, 2026, with costs projected to rise by roughly $3 billion per month. Pentagon casualty figures have also reported 18 U.S. service members killed and hundreds wounded, while U.S. weapons inventories have faced significant depletion. � Reuters +1 The conflict has also disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy route, contributing to higher and more volatile fuel prices. � AP News +1 The Trump administration has argued that military action was necessary to address Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. At the same time, Vice President JD Vance has acknowledged that there is no clear timeline for when the conflict will fully end, while describing the situation as having entered a different phase. � The Washington Post +1 That contrast between Trump’s 2024 campaign rhetoric and the realities of the Iran conflict has become a central point of criticism from his opponents. Whether the military campaign ultimately delivers the security objectives the administration has cited remains an ongoing question. #TheUnfilteredBrief #USNews #BreakingNews #DonaldTrump #Trump

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