Trump frames Iran conflict as temporary hurdle at New York campaign rally

Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Garden City, New York, criticizing the use of teleprompters and asserting that he built the military and is now employing it against Iran. He referenced a June 2025 bombing of Iranian nuclear sites that he said did not achieve its goals, indicating that a larger follow-up attack is still needed. The president framed the six-month-old war as a temporary obstacle to lower living costs, urging voters to accept a modest rise in gas prices until Iran’s nuclear ambitions are eliminated.

He compared the situation to a swift operation in Venezuela, claiming that the U.S. now benefits from abundant oil. Trump also joked about turning the Hormuz Strait into U.S. territory as a sign of victory. The remarks came as midterm elections approach, and he sought patience from the electorate while highlighting economic improvements he attributes to his leadership.