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Trump trapped between war fatigue and evangelical base on Iran
US President Donald Trump faces growing opposition to the war in Iran, with disapproval rising from 46% to 57% since March 2026, according to pollster Nate Silver’s aggregator. To sustain support, Trump…
The Story in Brief
US President Donald Trump faces growing opposition to the war in Iran, with disapproval rising from 46% to 57% since March 2026, according to pollster Nate Silver’s aggregator. To sustain support, Trump relies on Christian Zionist groups like Christians United for Israel (CUFI), led by pastor John Hagee. CUFI, with 10 million members, backs military action against Iran as part of a theological framework viewing Israeli security as essential for end-times prophecy. Trump has called current talks with Iran 'semi-negotiating,' angering supporters who demand finishing the job. His approval rating is at 3%, per the source.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative here is that Trump has a straightforward choice between the will of the majority and his base. But his Christian Zionist supporters are not just any base, they are the core of Republican donor networks. The real test is not opinion polls but whether CUFI can deliver votes and money if Trump 'semi-negotiates' rather than bombs. Watch the next CUFI conference: will Hagee endorse a peace deal? That silence will speak louder than any poll number.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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