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White House Faces Backlash Over Misleading Iran War Support Claims

3/21/2026

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The White House faced backlash after claiming majority support for the Iran war, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Americans back Operation Epic Fury based on polls reflecting only MAGA Republicans.
Mehdi Hasan criticized the assertion, calling Leavitt a liar, while President Donald Trump's team insulted Hasan.
Hasan described the war as a disaster harming the global economy.
Recent polling shows more Americans want the strikes to stop than continue.

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The White House faced backlash after claiming majority support for the Iran war, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Americans back Operation Epic Fury based on polls reflecting only MAGA Republicans.
Mehdi Hasan criticized the assertion, calling Leavitt a liar, while President Donald Trump's team insulted Hasan.
Hasan described the war as a disaster harming the global economy.
Recent polling shows more Americans want the strikes to stop than continue.