Fox News Host Says Trump Acknowledged Iran War Unpopularity but Called It Necessary
Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade revealed on a podcast that President Donald Trump admitted the US-Israel war on Iran is unpopular but necessary. Kilmeade quoted Trump as saying, 'I realize the war is not that popular. I also realize it's necessary.' This comes amid polls showing 69% of Americans, including 40% of Republicans, believe Trump has not clearly explained US military goals in Iran. Kilmeade also discussed a New York Times report that Trump paused escalation due to missile stockpile concerns, which Trump denied, claiming Gulf nations were not supportive of a major attack. On Tuesday, the US military intercepted a barrage of Iranian missiles targeting US troops in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting. US Central Command confirmed all missiles were intercepted and forces remain on high alert.
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