US Senate Republicans and Public Grow Skeptical of Trump's Iran War Strategy
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 08:37 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
Seven weeks into the Iran war, a new POLITICO poll shows only 38 percent of Americans support the military strikes, with most voters saying Trump lacks a clear plan. Senate Republicans are now publicly pressing Trump to define an exit strategy as oil, gas, and fertilizer prices continue to surge, complicating their prospects ahead of November midterm elections.