Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 28, 2026 at 07:46 PM
Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda

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President Trump has authorized a joint US-Israeli attack on Tehran, signaling a shift towards increased foreign intervention despite campaign promises to avoid foreign wars. This action follows a recent military raid in Venezuela and occurs amidst ongoing nuclear talks with Iran and public opposition to further military action. The strikes represent a significant gamble for Trump, whose approval ratings have declined amid concerns that he is prioritizing foreign policy over domestic economic issues. The military action in Iran is the most significant of at least seven bombing campaigns the US has conducted since Trump returned to office. This decision deepens his focus on foreign affairs and ties his political future to unpredictable international events, potentially impacting the upcoming midterm elections where Republicans risk losing control of the House.

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iran attack 100% foreign policy 80% donald trump 80% military action 70% us-israeli strikes 70% midterm elections 60% domestic concerns 50% approval ratings 50% nuclear talks 40%

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