President Donald Trump confronted a reporter Wednesday evening, citing a new poll to argue that Americans are not opposed to the war with Iran. When the reporter claimed Americans strongly oppose the war, Trump retorted with poll numbers and asked whether the reporter wants Iran to have nuclear weapons. The exchange was reported by journalist Or Ben Yechzkel.
President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with a reporter Wednesday evening, pushing back against the claim that Americans oppose the war with Iran. The confrontation, reported by journalist Or Ben Yechzkel, came roughly 90 minutes after Trump's 17:09 statement in which he said Americans are not opposed to the war and that Iran would pay a heavy price. In the exchange, Trump cited a new poll to argue that the public supports the campaign, and challenged the reporter directly: 'Do you want Iran to have nuclear weapons? Do you think that's good?' The reporter's question appeared to reference growing public skepticism about the war's costs. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 52% of Americans said the war was not worth its cost, while the president's approval rating stood at 34%. The specific poll Trump cited was not identified in the report. The statement continues a pattern of the president defending the war effort amid declining approval numbers.
3 developments
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- StrongTrump says his approval ratings are highest ever, asserts Iran will never have nuclear weapons
- DevelopingTrump posts poll showing majority of Americans support Iran deal, N12 reports
- StrongTrump: 'When they attack, we attack' — president says Iran war not renewing, any escalation will be faster
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