Trump Tells Aides He Wants to End War With Iran Quickly

March 26 — U.S. President Donald Trump recently told aides he wants to avoid a protracted war with Iran and aims to wrap up the conflict in the coming weeks, per The Wall Street Journal. However, Trump faces no easy path to ending the fighting, and peace talks remain in their early stages. In discussions with external political allies, he has at times shifted focus to other issues: the upcoming midterm elections, his decision to deploy immigration officers to airports, and his push for Congress to tighten voter eligibility rules. A source familiar with the matter said Trump told a colleague the war has distracted him, making it hard to focus on other top priorities. Another person who recently spoke with Trump noted the president appears ready to pivot to his next major challenge, though they did not specify what that challenge would be. Some allies hope he will turn his attention to Cuba, while close advisors are urging him to address voters’ key concerns: the cost of living, which has been worsened by the war. White House Press Secretary Levitt stated: “President Trump is highly adept at multitasking and handling multiple challenges simultaneously. He is fully committed to achieving our military objectives against Iran, and his sole goal has always been victory.”