'I'd win by 25 points': Trump rejects polls and says Americans 'respect' Iran war
President Donald Trump rejected Democratic criticism of the Iran war on Thursday, saying he believes Americans appreciate his administration’s efforts to prevent the Islamic regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
TL;DR
- President Trump believes Americans appreciate his administration's efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- He dismissed recent polls showing a decline in his approval rating, calling them "crooked" and claiming he would win an election by 25 points.
- Democrats are using high energy prices, linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as an attack line against Republicans and the Trump administration.
- Republicans running for election have largely avoided the topic of the Iran war, focusing instead on affordability and tax relief.
- Trump commented on the challenges of dealing with Iran due to leadership changes.
- The interview with Michael Cohen marked a reunion between Trump and his former lawyer, who had a "storied history" and eventually turned against each other.