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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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Brian Kilmeade revealed on a podcast Monday that President Donald Trump privately acknowledged the U.S.-Israel military campaign in Iran is widely unpopular, even as he defended it as necessary.
Key Details
- Source: Kilmeade's appearance on the Kennedy Saves the World podcast
- Trump's reported comment: "I realise the war is not that popular. I also realise it's necessary."
- Context: The exchange was prompted by a New York Times report last week stating Trump had scaled back plans to escalate the conflict due to concerns over U.S. missile stockpiles.
Polling Data
Polls have consistently shown a majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran. According to a recent survey:
- 69% of Americans — including 4 in 10 Republicans — believe Trump has not "clearly explained the goals of US military involvement in Iran."
Trump's Denial of Missile Concerns
Kilmeade said Trump disputed the New York Times report, claiming the state of the U.S. missile stockpile had "nothing to do" with pausing strikes on Iran.
"We're fine" on weapons, Kilmeade quoted Trump as saying.
The president reportedly added that other Gulf nations were "not thrilled with a major attack right now."
Renewed Hostilities
On Tuesday, the U.S. military announced it had thwarted a barrage of missile attacks on American troops stationed in the Middle East, ending a brief pause in fighting.
U.S. Central Command stated on social media:
"All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted. US forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness."
*Watch Kilmeade's full appearance on the Kennedy Saves the World podcast here.*
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Fox News Host Says Trump Acknowledged Iran War Unpopularity but Called It Necessary