Donald Trump Jr reportedly opposed the Iran war from day one and told his father so in private

In April 2024 he mocked critics on X: 'Remember when they said Trump would get us into a full-blown war with Iran?' Two people who have spoken with him say the president's eldest son has repeatedly attacked the conflict behind closed doors. He was close to the late Charlie Kirk, who broke with the administration to oppose the war. A spokesman for Trump Jr declined to comment.

A friend says he 'would never publicly break with his dad on an issue like this'.

JD Vance, John Ratcliffe and Marco Rubio also reportedly voiced early reservations.

A White House official insists Iran 'has been decimated' and the war will end 'very soon'.