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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET · Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET

Trump suggests US may have new president by 2029 and likens Iran war to banjo playing

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What we know

Trump stated the US may have a new president in 2029 and compared the Iran situation to playing a banjo. A separate report questioned whether Trump is losing patience with Iran.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 2 hr ago
Trump says US ‘may’ have new president in 2029 and likens Iran war to ‘playing a banjo’
RedState 6 hr ago
Is President Trump Now Losing Patience With Iran? - redstate.com

Coverage timeline

Jul 27, 12:48 PM ET
6 hr ago
RedState
Is President Trump Now Losing Patience With Iran? - redstate.com
Jul 27, 5:11 PM ET
2 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump says US ‘may’ have new president in 2029 and likens Iran war to ‘playing a banjo’
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