Donald Trump Jr. has privately expressed concerns to President Trump about the war with Iran, reportedly opposing the military campaign from its outset because of his longstanding opposition to American involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.

According to a report citing two sources, the president’s eldest son has kept his objections private while maintaining public loyalty to his father.

A person close to Trump Jr. said he would never publicly challenge the president on an issue of this magnitude, but suggested that his personal opposition would come as little surprise to those who know him. Another source who spoke with the president described Trump Jr. as the most committed to MAGA principles.

The account highlights divisions within Trump’s political base over the conflict. Some supporters view an extended military campaign in the Middle East as a departure from the “America First” agenda and its emphasis on avoiding prolonged foreign wars.

Vice President JD Vance has also been described as skeptical of the war, reflecting his longstanding reservations about military intervention in the region, although his role has changed since the United States began its military strikes on February 28.

The late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was close to Trump Jr., had opposed the initial strikes against Iran in June 2025. Trump Jr. frequently referred to Kirk, who was murdered last year, as a younger brother.

The conflict has also created economic and political challenges for the administration. Global fuel shortages linked to the fighting have driven up gasoline prices in the United States, complicating Republican efforts to defend their narrow congressional majorities in the upcoming midterm elections.

The White House is working to address living costs as voters continue to rank economic concerns among their highest priorities.

A spokesman for Trump Jr. declined to comment on the report. A White House official defended the military campaign, saying Iran had been battered and predicting that the confrontation would end very soon.

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