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Trump Launches Iran War, 33% Approval, Gas $4 per Gallon

7/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran, prompting a July 24-26 Reuters/Ipsos poll that shows 33 percent approval and 62 percent disapproval.
The war has killed 18 U.S. service members, including four last weekend, prompting Trump to vow Iran will pay “many times over” for death.
Gasoline prices have risen to over $4 per gallon from around $3, prompting strategist Alex Conant to warn the GOP faces pressure before November midterms.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a war against Iran, prompting a July 24-26 Reuters/Ipsos poll that shows 33 percent approval and 62 percent disapproval.
The war has killed 18 U.S. service members, including four last weekend, prompting Trump to vow Iran will pay “many times over” for death.
Gasoline prices have risen to over $4 per gallon from around $3, prompting strategist Alex Conant to warn the GOP faces pressure before November midterms.