Michael Fortune
02 March 2026
The discussion surrounding President Trump's use of military force continues to be a hot-button topic. Many Americans are feeling skeptical about his judgment when it comes to deploying troops abroad. A recent AP-NORC poll revealed some striking numbers: a solid 56% of U.S. adults believe Trump has gone too far with military interventions, and a staggering 61% disapprove of his overall handling of foreign policy. That’s a significant portion of the population, voicing concerns about the approach to international conflicts. Take the situation in Iran, for example. In a speech delivered on March 1, 2026, Trump warned the nation that more U.S. troops would likely perish as tensions escalated in this long-standing conflict. He framed the ongoing military action as a necessary response to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its support of terrorist groups, but it came on the heels of recent casualties — three American service members had fallen, with five more injured. This kind of rhetoric often raises alarm bells among the public, especially considering the war in Iran was escalated just days earlier, with major operations targeting key figures in the Iranian government, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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