Donald Trump describes US military action against Iran as a necessary detour

During a public event in Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump defended his administration's economic record since January 2025 and described recent US-Israeli military operations against Iran as a necessary "small detour." Trump claimed the action was required to prevent "very bad things" from occurring, likely alluding to Iran's nuclear ambitions, a claim that Tehran continues to deny. The President also promoted his proposal to abolish taxes on tips during the appearance. Public opinion data reflects significant disapproval of the conflict, with an Ipsos poll conducted between April 10 and 12 showing that 51% of Americans believe the military operation was not worth the cost, compared to 24% who support it. Furthermore, a Quinnipiac University survey found that 65% of respondents blame Trump for recent fuel price increases. The same Quinnipiac poll indicated that only 36% of Americans approve of his handling of the situation with Iran, while 58% disapprove.