Trump Downplays Conflict With Iran as ‘Small Potatoes’
Former President Donald Trump has characterized the ongoing military clashes with Iran as minor setbacks, arguing that the situation does not qualify as a formal war. His remarks align with Vice President JD Vance’s assessment while drawing widespread criticism over the death toll of U.S. personnel.
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Trump calls the Iran war — which has left 18 U.S. service members dead — ‘small potatoes’ and backs Vance’s view that it’s not a war
“I can understand what he’s saying,” said Trump. He added: “I call it a military conflict because it’s small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing."
By Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press
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