Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump’s decision to enter the conflict with Iran, saying the administration had to confront a national security threat even if it was politically unpopular. Rubio’s support comes after Republicans suffered a significant defeat in the midterm elections. The article explores the implications of the decision and the political context surrounding it.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended President Trump’s decision to enter the conflict with Iran, arguing that the administration had to confront a national security threat even if doing so was politically unpopular. His backing of the war comes nearly a week after Republicans faced a crushing defeat in the midterm elections and...