Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Trump defends Iran war amid public opposition
President Trump said Americans aren't against the war with Iran, but they don't like high gasoline prices.
He made these comments while going to honor soldiers killed in the conflict.
But many polls show most Americans think the war isn't worth fighting and want the US to stop attacking Iran.
The war is also very expensive, costing $37.5 billion so far.
Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure if they attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is open to talks with Iran, but doubts Iran's seriousness.
President Trump claims Americans aren't against the war with Iran, but are concerned about high gasoline prices.
Polls show 68% of Americans believe the war is not worth fighting, and 55% want the US to stop attacking Iran.
The US military campaign has cost $37.5 billion and pushed global energy prices higher.
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure if they attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is open to talks with Iran but doubts their commitment.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- What
- Trump defends Iran war amid public opposition and rising costs
- When
- July 22
- Where
- United States, Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- To defend the US military campaign against Iran and address rising gasoline prices and public opposition
Trump Administration
Public Opinion
Support for the war
Trump Administration
Americans are not against the war, but are concerned about high gasoline prices.
Public Opinion
Majority of Americans believe the war is not worth fighting and want the US to stop attacking Iran.
- Date
- July 22
- US President
- Donald Trump
- US Secretary of War
- Pete Hegseth
- US Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Cost of the campaign
- $37.5 billion
- Public opinion on war worth
- 68% against, 28% in favor
- Public opinion on stopping attacks
- 55% want to stop, 27% support continuing