Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., stated that President Donald Trump is on track to complete his military objectives in the conflict with Iran, during a recent interview on the "Ruthless Podcast."

Hagerty drew a parallel between the current Middle East situation and President Harry Truman's decision to dismiss General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. "I often wonder what would have happened if Truman had not fired him, if MacArthur had been allowed to finish the damn job," Hagerty said. "We wouldn't be dealing with a lot of the stuff that we're dealing with out there right now. And President Trump is going to finish that damn job."

The senator also referenced a past incident, describing a phone call with Trump the Sunday after the former president was reportedly shot in Butler, Pennsylvania. Hagerty told the podcast hosts that he informed Trump he could be "the most consequential president we've ever had." He added, "I think he's taken on that mantle; he realizes, but for the grace of God he wouldn't be here, and he's taking on the tough problems. He's not backing away from anything."

Co-host Josh Holmes expressed concern regarding Iran potentially acquiring nuclear weapons. "I think what I am most gratified by President Trump's decision to do it is he's the first president who decided ‘I'm not gonna leave this to another administration,’" Holmes stated. "It's going to get worse. It's going to keep getting worse. You get October 7, you get the full funding of Hamas and Hezbollah. Who knows where it goes from there if they get a nuclear weapon and everything else. We already know their intentions. This is not something to be ignored."

Hagerty also commented on the direction of the Democratic Party, particularly on issues related to Israel. He suggested that figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are influential within the party. "And if you look in Jeffries' own home state, it's just amazing how the Democrat socialists have taken over now," Hagerty remarked, referring to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Hagerty is currently seeking re-election. He won his Senate seat in 2020. Tennessee has not elected a Democratic U.S. Senator since Al Gore in 1990.

The interview was part of the "Ruthless Midterm Interview Series," which has featured candidates in 17 states ahead of the November elections.