Mellor says he wholeheartedly supports the Iran war
Vic MellorRepublican candidate for U.S. House in Rhode Island's 2nd district.
Republican congressional candidate Vic Mellor answers questions about jobs, the war with Iran and President Trump, in an NBC 10 WJAR interview, Aug. 25, 2026.
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Mellor explicitly says he wholeheartedly supports the war with Iran in an NBC 10 interview.
“I SUPPORT THE WAR WHOLEHEARTEDLY.”
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Other statements by Vic Mellor in this case
- Mellor supports Operation Epic Fury as aid to the Iranian peopleEarlier: Defended or excused
- Mellor defends Operation Epic Fury and deterrenceEarlier: Defended or excused
- Vic Mellor would vote no on a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against IranLater: Defended or excused
Where this statement fits
Do they support the war in Iran?
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 congressional candidates stand on continued U.S. military operations against Iran, based on their votes, campaign statements, and public remarks.
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NBC 10 reporter Brian Crandall introduces the question as concerning the Iran war. The video's full captions and corresponding original WJAR article confirm the response. The next question asks whether Mellor supports everything Trump does. He says he supports most of Trump's actions; his answer to the Iran-war question is unequivocal.
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NBC 10 reporter Brian Crandall introduces the question as concerning the Iran war. The video’s full captions and corresponding original WJAR article confirm the response.
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The next question asks whether Mellor supports everything Trump does. He says he supports most of Trump’s actions; his answer to the Iran-war question is unequivocal.
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The case concerns U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war. Mellor explicitly says he wholeheartedly supports the war with Iran in an NBC 10 interview.
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