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Trump's Iran War Speech Fuels Oil Surge, Polls Plummet

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech aimed at rallying support for his war on Iran, signaling waning confidence.
Oil prices surged after the address, reflecting economic concerns tied to the confrontation.
Trump shifted to culture wars and undermined birthright citizenship to distract from the war's fallout.
Polls show 64% disapprove, while 32% of Republican voters disapprove of his economic handling, signaling potential collapse.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech aimed at rallying support for his war on Iran, signaling waning confidence.
Oil prices surged after the address, reflecting economic concerns tied to the confrontation.
Trump shifted to culture wars and undermined birthright citizenship to distract from the war's fallout.
Polls show 64% disapprove, while 32% of Republican voters disapprove of his economic handling, signaling potential collapse.