Kupchan warns Iran war poses risks to Trump — France 24
On France 24, former National Security Council member in Barack Obama’s administration Charles Kupchan said that the war in Iran jeopardizes Donald Trump’s presidency in many respects.
Assessment of the consequences of the war
Kupchan called the war another failed war of choice. In his assessment, the conflict has caused an increase in fuel prices and the cost of living in the United States.
The former official linked this effect to the approaching midterm elections in the United States. He expressed this assessment in an interview with France 24.
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Criticism of Trump’s advisers
Kupchan also criticized the U.S. president’s advisers. According to him, they place loyalty above facts.
The interview was released on September 18, 2026, on the program Tête à tête. The France 24 video is 11 minutes and 36 seconds long.
