Lara Trump said the Iran war could cost Republicans the midterms. Here's how the president responded.

Business Insider | 01-10-2026 11:10pm |

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, said in an appearance on the YouTube show "Harry Cole Saves the West" that the war in Iran could cost Republicans the midterms. She acknowledged the political risk as Americans face the conflict's rising economic toll. President Trump responded by saying the war could hurt Republicans but argued it should help them. Lara Trump is not part of the Trump administration.

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