Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war

Renee Hickman and Bo Erickson Reuters
Jun 6, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago

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U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he exits Air Force One at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

President Donald Trump greets supporters as he exits Air Force One at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire Friday.

Nathan Howard, Reuters

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Joe Thomas, while standing next to Ken Custer during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls Friday.

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Renee Hickman and Bo Erickson Reuters

CHIPPEWA FALLS — President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to end the Iran war quickly and remove a source of high prices as he campaigned in rural central Wisconsin in a bid to help Republicans keep control of Congress in midterm elections.

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Attendees stand outside an event with U.S. President Donald Trump at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard — Attendees wait to get into the event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
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