Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published May 1, 2026 at 5:58 AM CDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump.

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