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THU · 2026-04-09 · 10:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0409-60259
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Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public

In April 2026, the Trump administration is attempting to gain public support for a potential US-Israeli war on Iran. However, polls indicate that a majority of Americans oppose the conflict.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-09 · 10:13 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Trump’s administration trying to sell war ‘wins’ to a sceptical US public
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In April 2026, the Trump administration is attempting to gain public support for a potential US-Israeli war on Iran. However, polls indicate that a majority of Americans oppose the conflict. Democrats are also voicing their opposition, characterizing the potential war as unjust. Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett is reporting from the White House on the administration's efforts to persuade a skeptical American public. The administration is trying to sell the war as a "win" despite public apprehension.

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Kimberly Halkett explains from the White House.

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Democrats argue that it’s an unjust war.

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Majority of Americans oppose the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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The Trump administration is trying to sell the war.

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