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Trump's Operation Epic Fury Faces Growing Public Backlash

3/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump leads a campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, raising concerns about munitions stockpiles as the Pentagon weighs invoking the Defense Production Act.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States can sustain the conflict, with readiness remaining doubtful.
Public opinion is shifting against the war, with a majority opposing it and GOP divisions growing over costs, including estimates of up to $2 billion spent daily.

History

Historical Context

Operation Desert Storm, conducted from January 17 to February 28, 1991, was a coalition military effort led by the U.S. to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, following Iraq's invasion on August 2, 1990. The operation involved approximately 500,000 American troops and cost around $61 billion. Today, military actions like President Trump's Operation Epic Fury against Iran highlight ongoing Middle Eastern tensions and evolving public sentiment regarding U.S. military engagement.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump leads a campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, raising concerns about munitions stockpiles as the Pentagon weighs invoking the Defense Production Act.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States can sustain the conflict, with readiness remaining doubtful.
Public opinion is shifting against the war, with a majority opposing it and GOP divisions growing over costs, including estimates of up to $2 billion spent daily.

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