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Trump's Iran Strategy Sparks Betrayal Among Supporters

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Rogan said on a podcast with Michael Shellenberger that supporters feel betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran actions, a view shared by Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson.
A Quinnipiac poll found that 55% of Americans did not believe Iran posed an imminent threat before strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump maintains the campaign is necessary for national security despite rising casualties and public dissent.

History

Historical Context

In May 2018, President Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), a move criticized by 53% of Americans and many international leaders. This decision intensified U.S.-Iran tensions and marked the beginning of a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, which aimed to renegotiate the deal but ultimately isolated the U.S. from its allies and escalated regional instability.

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Story summary

Joe Rogan said on a podcast with Michael Shellenberger that supporters feel betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran actions, a view shared by Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson.
A Quinnipiac poll found that 55% of Americans did not believe Iran posed an imminent threat before strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump maintains the campaign is necessary for national security despite rising casualties and public dissent.

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