Sen. Kennedy urges Trump to focus on affordability, address nation on Iran ahead of midterm elections
Updated on: September 27, 2026 / 2:42 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Senator John Kennedy advises President Trump to prioritize affordability and the cost of living for the upcoming midterm elections.
- Kennedy suggests Trump should give a nationwide address or have officials explain the reasons for intervention in Iran, the progress, and the exit strategy.
- He notes that voters are worried about the cost of living and Iran, seeing the two as linked.
- Kennedy believes Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not serious and supports continuing sanctions and blockades.
- He advocates for finding a solution to open the Strait of Hormuz or escalating action, but not by sending troops.
- Kennedy opposes using public funds for political ad campaigns featuring elected officials.
- He also supports a rule preventing buildings from being named after living politicians, referencing the Kennedy Center naming controversy.