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Debate: Why are Trump and Hegseth claiming the Iran war is popular?
May 1, 2026
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Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS in March. So why are Pete Hegseth and President Trump claiming the war is popular? A CNN NewsNight panel debates. 0:00 How unpopular the Iran war is 3:56 Is this war legal? 5:48 Can you pause a war while enforcing a blockade? 8:27 Should the U.S.
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