Washington DC [US], May 5, 2026, BNN Web Staff: US President Donald Trump on Monday rejected opinion polls indicating declining public support for the ongoing military action against Iran, branding the surveys as \u201cfake\u201d during remarks at a small business summit at the White House.<\/p>\n
Trump criticised recent polling data suggesting that only a minority of Americans back the Iran operation, arguing that such figures are misleading and poorly framed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey give me fake polls,\u201d Trump said. Referring to a survey showing low approval for the conflict, he added that while he personally dislikes war, the US military remains unmatched in strength and capability.<\/p>\n
He further claimed that polling questions are designed unfairly and suggested that public responses would differ if respondents were asked whether Iran should be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt wouldn\u2019t be 32 per cent,\u201d he said, insisting that such surveys are unreliable.<\/p>\n
His remarks come amid growing public debate over US involvement in the conflict, with a recent Washington Post\u2013ABC News\u2013Ipsos poll indicating that only 36 per cent of Americans believe military action against Iran was the right decision.<\/p>\n
Separately, Trump also escalated rhetoric on Iran during a Fox News interview, warning that Tehran would face devastating consequences if it targeted US naval assets involved in the ongoing \u201cProject Freedom\u201d operation.<\/p>\n
He claimed US forces had already destroyed multiple small boats linked to Iran and described American military readiness as fully prepared across global bases.<\/p>\n
Trump further stated that foreign governments had sought US assistance to secure safe passage through strategic waterways, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have intensified.<\/p>\n
The US President also suggested Iran\u2019s negotiating position had shifted in recent weeks, calling Tehran \u201cmore flexible\u201d while maintaining that American deployments in the region remain active.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry has reportedly said it is reviewing a US counter-proposal aimed at de-escalating the conflict, according to international media reports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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