Politico: Americans Don't Believe Trump's Claims of Victory in War Against Iran
According to Politico, seven weeks after the outbreak of hostilities with Iran, the majority of Americans believe that Trump lacks a clear action plan and well-defined objectives in this war.
Public opinion polls show that only 38% of people support striking Iran, with many firmly convinced that this conflict does not serve American interests. Specifically, 47% of respondents believe Trump devotes excessive energy to foreign policy while paying little attention to domestic issues. Even among his 2024 voters, 29% hold the same view.
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After two decades of counter-terrorism wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the American public—including the Republican base—has an instinctive aversion to Middle Eastern conflicts. They may support "maximum pressure" or "decapitation operations," but they absolutely do not back prolonged ground wars.
Many voters who helped bring Trump back to the White House in 2024 were drawn to his promises on tax cuts, inflation control, and economic growth. When external warfare diverts the president’s focus, leading to rising domestic prices or reduced welfare benefits, these voters will switch sides without hesitation. The figure of 47% illustrates how pragmatic ordinary Americans are: “Whoever you’re fighting abroad, just don’t mess up my daily life.”
Trump was re-elected this time on the slogans of “anti-war” and “isolationism.” If he ultimately drags the country into an unpopular Middle East war, the backlash from public opinion might be even more severe than that faced by traditional interventionist presidents like Biden or Bush.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862810987783180/
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