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Debate: Why are Trump and Hegseth claiming the Iran war is popular?

πŸ“Ί YouTube - 4-30-2026 Thursday News List ✍️ qwart πŸ• May 1, 2026 at 4:17 AM

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS in March.

So why are Pete Hegseth and President Trump claiming the war is popular? A CNN NewsNight panel debates.

0:00 How unpopular the Iran war is
3:56 Is this war legal?
5:48 Can you pause a war while enforcing a blockade?
8:27 Should the U.S. follow laws Iran ignores?

Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe

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