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Trump Rejects Low Approval Polls; Krugman Flags Iran War Risks

4/30/2026

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President Donald Trump called recent polls showing his low approval rating fake news.
Economist Paul Krugman said the Iran conflict is weakening the United States while strengthening Iran.
He warned that markets are growing pessimistic and oil prices could rise if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Krugman added that Viktor Orbán’s political decline and Ukraine’s gains against Russia illustrate broader strategic defeats for the administration.

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President Donald Trump called recent polls showing his low approval rating fake news.
Economist Paul Krugman said the Iran conflict is weakening the United States while strengthening Iran.
He warned that markets are growing pessimistic and oil prices could rise if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Krugman added that Viktor Orbán’s political decline and Ukraine’s gains against Russia illustrate broader strategic defeats for the administration.