Lauren Boebert breaks with Trump over Iran war as midterms loom

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Lauren Boebert breaks with Trump over Iran war as midterms loom Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 14 October 2026 07:52 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover ‘I never wanted us to be in war,’ Boebert said, describing the conflict as ‘detrimental on many levels’ ( AP/Getty Images ) Representative Lauren Boebert criticized the ongoing war in Iran as detrimental on many levels during a debate with Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher. Boebert said she wants the conflict to end and that she communicates regularly with the Department of War and President Donald Trump's administration on the issue. Laubacher countered that Boebert's stance was insincere, pointing out that Boebert has voted five times against war powers resolutions aimed at limiting military authority. The seven-month conflict involving the U.S. and Iran has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 U.S. service members and cost taxpayers more than $30 billion. Boebert currently leads Laubacher by 45 percent to 40 percent in Colorado 's 4th Congressional District ahead of Election Day. In full Even MAGA stalwart Lauren Boebert is speaking out against the Iran war