{"id":2635792,"date":"2026-07-26T22:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T02:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kennedy-says-trump-should-not-cut-and-run-in-iran\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T22:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T02:50:09","slug":"john-kennedy-says-trump-should-not-cut-and-run-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kennedy-says-trump-should-not-cut-and-run-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"John Kennedy says Trump should not &#8216;cut and run&#8217; in Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjohn-kennedy-says-trump-should-not-cut-and-run-in-iran%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2635792&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) emphasized that the United States should maintain its engagement in the conflict with Iran rather than withdraw abruptly. During an interview on Face the Nation,Kennedy discussed upcoming briefings from military leaders and highlighted low public support for ongoing military operations in the Middle East. He criticized Democratic perspectives favoring negotiations and advocated for a strong U.S. stance, including tightening sanctions and continuing military pressure in the Strait of Hormuz. Kennedy argued against a hasty retreat, comparing negotiations with Iran to dealing with dangerous individuals like Charles Manson, and suggested that the U.S.should explain its actions clearly to the American public. Polls show moast americans want to end the conflict, and Kennedy expressed concern over the potential consequences of pulling out prematurely. The U.S. recently decided not to strike Iran after a series of military actions. Kennedy supports a firm, sustained approach to counter Iran\u2019s activities, including increased sanctions and military measures.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-kennedy\/\">John Kennedy<\/a> (R-LA) said Sunday the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-states\/\">United States<\/a> should not \u201ccut and run\u201d in its conflict with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a> and admonished Democrats who believe President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> should negotiate with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While speaking with Margaret Brennan on <em>Face the Nation<\/em>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/john-kennedy-louisiana-senator-face-the-nation-transcript-july-26-2026\/\">Kennedy said<\/a> Gen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/dan-caine\/\">Dan Caine<\/a>, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will brief him on Wednesday on recent developments in the conflict. Kennedy also noted he saw a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/iran-conflict-trump-opinion-poll\/\">CBS News poll<\/a> released Sunday morning showing low voter support for continued military operations in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4663868\/john-kennedy-trump-not-cut-and-run-iran\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>John Kennedy says Trump should not \u2018cut and run\u2019 in Iran<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4663791\/ukraine-attack-iran-ship-sailor-killed\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Deadly Ukrainian attack on Iranian vessel \u2018cannot go unanswered,\u2019 Tehran says<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4663759\/netanyahu-israeli-pm-arrest-warrant-as-political-shield\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Netanyahu says ICC prosecutor used Israeli PM\u2019s arrest warrant as \u2018political shield\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kennedy said \u201cwe all need to do a better job messaging\u201d and noted Trump has \u201cnot always been disciplined\u201d when speaking publicly about the conflict.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI would put Rubio and Caine and Ratcliffe and Hegseth out there, either in a speech or in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-says-he-supports-ending-filibuster-cites-abusive-use-by-democrats-during-trump-term\/\" title=\"Biden Says He Supports Ending Filibuster, Cites \u2018Abusive\u2019 Use By ... During ... Term\">long press conference<\/a>,\u201d Kennedy said, \u201cto explain what\u2019s going on in Iran, why we went in, and why we\u2019re still there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the poll, nearly eight in ten Americans think the U.S. should \u201cend the conflict now,\u201d though \u201cTrump and Republicans\u201d scored two percentage points higher than Democrats when respondents were asked which party has the preferable Iran policy. Earlier on the show, Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-sanders\/\">Bernie Sanders<\/a> (I-VT) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g6mdp8gKbxI\">answered affirmatively<\/a> when asked if the U.S. should \u201cjust cut the losses where they are,\u201d citing rising gas prices and a need to negotiate with Tehran.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow the Democrats \u2013 I listened to Bernie,\u201d Kennedy said. \u201cBernie wants to just come home. He wants to turn out the lights, make sure the cat\u2019s inside, and go to bed. That would be a huge, huge mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think we ought to tighten the sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil,\u201d Kennedy said, adding that the U.S. \u201cshould stay the course, at least for a few months\u201d if the economy can withstand the risk of energy costs rising. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has continued firing missiles and drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks and months despite the Trump administration\u2019s on-again-off-again attempts at diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think we ought to continue the blockade and starve them out. I think we ought to bomb Pickaxe Mountain and try to reach what\u2019s underneath it,\u201d Kennedy said. \u201cThese people are more than mildly insane. It\u2019s like dealing with son of Sam or Charles Manson. But I don\u2019t think we ought to just cut and run.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4663732\/leakers-us-munition-shortages-iran-jail-waltz\/\"><strong>LEAKERS OF US MUNITION SHORTAGES \u2018SHOULD BE IN JAIL,\u2019 UN AMBASSADOR WALTZ SAYS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kennedy pressed Caine and Defense Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pete-hegseth\/#google_vignette\">Pete Hegseth<\/a> at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday about what would happen if the U.S. pulled out of the conflict entirely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. decided not to strike Iran over the weekend, snapping a 13-day streak of striking Iranian targets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. 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