Conservative Politics Digest

Trump's Iran War and Approval Crisis

Trump's Iran War and Approval Crisis

After bombing failed to end the conflict quickly, Trump pivots back to sanctions. War unpopularity and rising gas prices push approval below 40%. Rich Lowry draws parallels to Bush's Iraq quagmire. Congress is aggravating the munitions crisis by recessing while the war drains supplies, highlighting government inefficiency and national security risks.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026