Trump Defends Iran War and Dismisses Polling Criticism

President Donald Trump defended his administration's approach to the Iran war on Thursday, asserting that Americans value efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In a radio interview with Michael Cohen, Trump stated, "I think the public sees what we’re doing, because Iran can never have a nuclear weapon — very simple." He expressed confidence in his support among the public despite recent polling indicating a decline in his approval ratings, which were reported at 33% in a mid-August Reuters-Ipsos poll. Trump claimed that he would win by a significant margin if elections were held today, stating, "I think I’d win by 25 points." He criticized the polling data as "crooked" and emphasized the importance of the conflict in Iran for national security. Trump also commented on the challenges of negotiating with Iran, noting the absence of its leadership. The interview with Cohen is part of their ongoing relationship, which has evolved since Cohen's legal troubles during Trump's presidency.