Trump administration faces criticism over Iran war and Epstein files

In mid-July 2026, the Trump administration is under fire on multiple fronts. Iran condemned recent US attacks as 'aggression' and vowed retaliation, while reports suggest the cost of a potential war with Iran is rising, contradicting earlier White House estimates. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance admitted the administration 'absolutely screwed up the comms' regarding the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging a communication failure.