The Mounting Cost of War
President Trump is facing growing criticism from Republican lawmakers and media regarding the lack of clear objectives and timelines for the ongoing conflict with Iran. Experts and journalists discussed the political fallout and the mounting costs of the war during a televised panel.
Why it matters
Escalating military conflicts combined with domestic political pressure create significant instability for the administration's foreign policy agenda.
Trump weighs escalating the war with Iran as criticism of the conflict grows.
Courtesy of Washington Week With The Atlantic July 25, 2026, 10:56 AM ET Share Save Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings , watch full episodes here , or listen to the weekly podcast here . President Trump weighs escalation of the war with Iran as criticism of the conflict grows. On Washington Week With The Atlantic , panelists joined to discuss some of the frustration from Republican lawmakers, voters, and conservative media.
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