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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
2003 vs 2025: Why Americans Aren't Rallying Behind War Against Iran
New Delhi: It was March 2003 when the United States invaded Iraq with the backing of a largely supportive public. Images of "shock and awe" lit up TV screens as American patriotism surged in the wake of 9/11. Polls showed broad approval for the war. President George W Bush's administration had sold the public a clear narrative: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and posed an imminent threat. For millions of Americans, still raw from the trauma of the attack on the twin towers, war felt justified and overdue. Two decades later, the world is watching a different kind of war, and a very different American reaction. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that the US had launched precision airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strikes marked a sharp escalation in a volatile region, but the American public didn't rally behind its president. Instead, social media platforms were flooded with criticism, fear, and rage. A user wrote on X, "Trump calls Iran the 'bully of the Middle East...' Israel has bombed 5 countries and invaded 3 in the past two years alone. But IRAN is the man is a pathetic fraud." Trump calls Iran the 'bully of the Middle East…' Israel has bombed 5 countries and invaded 3 in the past two years alone. But IRAN is the bully… This man is a pathetic fraud. — ADAM (@AdameMedia) June 22, 2025 Another wrote, "Trump announces attack on Iran. No congressional approval. At the hands of the self-proclaimed 'anti-war' president." Trump announces attack on Iran. No congressional approval. At the hands of the self-proclaimed "anti-war" president. — Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) June 21, 2025 "This man is insane. With what authorization did the US bomb Iran? What evidence? Trump says the US completed an attack on Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. Now all is us need to be on alert it high priority US cities like NYC." another said. This man is insane. With what authorization did the US bomb Iran? What evidence? Trump says the US completed an attack on Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. Now all is us need to be on alert it high priority US cities like NYC. — Fly Sistah ???? (@Fly_Sistah) June 22, 2025 Someone said, "America is officially at war with Iran. F**k Donald Trump." America is officially at war with Iran. Fuck Donald Trump. — Dean Withers (@itsdeaann) June 22, 2025 The Polarity The contrast with 2003 could not be more stark. Back then, more than two-thirds of Americans supported military action in Iraq. President Bush's speechwriters carefully echoed fears of terrorism and national vulnerability. The mainstream media, from cable news to major newspapers, often echoed the administration's talking points. Protests against the war only gained momentum months later, when the initial optimism faded into the grim reality of casualties and chaos. In 2025, the opposite is playing out. According to a YouGov/Economist poll conducted just before the strikes, 60 per cent of Americans said they opposed military action against Iran. A separate Washington Post survey found similar trends: 45 per cent opposed, only 25 per cent supported, and 30 per cent remained undecided. Even Trump's traditionally loyal base is showing signs of fracture. MAGA-aligned figures such as Steve Bannon have publicly warned that a war with Iran would "tear the US apart." On X, Trump's once-staunch defenders questioned his "America First" credentials and criticised the lack of congressional approval. The scepticism crosses party lines. Democrats remain firmly anti-war, independents lean heavily against it, and even among Republicans, support is tepid. For many, the move to bomb Iran feels like a breach of the very anti-interventionist doctrine Trump once championed. The Libya Litmus Test This isn't the first time Americans reacted cautiously to foreign intervention. During the 2011 US-led campaign in Libya to oust Muammar Gaddafi, public support was tentative at best. A Pew poll found 63 per cent believed the US had no responsibility to intervene, and only 27 per cent supported action. Only 16 per cent backed bombing Libyan air defences, while 82 per cent opposed sending troops. Support rose slightly after airstrikes began, with a Gallup poll showing 47 per cent approval. Though 79 per cent later told Ipsos/Reuters they supported Muammar Gaddafi's removal, a Pew survey showed only 44 per cent still backed the airstrikes. From 2003 To 2025 Back in 2003, the post-9/11 landscape made dissent difficult. To question the war was to risk being labelled unpatriotic. The Bush administration's claims about Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction went largely unchallenged in mainstream media. According to Gallup, approval for the Iraq invasion surged to 76 per cent immediately after it began. By contrast, today's information environment is decentralised, fast, and unforgiving. Misinformation spreads quickly, but so does dissent. Social media allows people to voice outrage in real time, organise rapidly, and question official narratives before they solidify.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
'Hindu Zionist': Tulsi Gabbard Trolled Over Iran Nuclear Threat Flip-Flop After Trump's Rebuke
Last Updated: The shift in tone stood in contrast to her earlier congressional testimony, where Gabbard claimed Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons. Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence and a known supporter of Israel, found herself in the crosshairs of social media users who mocked her as a 'Hindu Zionist" following her shifting stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities and President Donald Trump's public rebukes. Gabbard was first criticiwed after Trump dismissed her position on Tehran's nuclear intentions. 'I don't care what Tulsi Gabbard thinks about Iran's nuclear power," Trump said, before adding the next day that 'Tulsi Gabbard was wrong in saying that Iran was not building a nuke." Amid the fallout, Gabbard posted a clip of her earlier March 2025 testimony to X (formerly Twitter), appearing to walk back her initial remarks. 'America has intelligence that Iran is at the point that it can produce a nuclear weapon within weeks to months, if they decide to finalize the assembly. President Trump has been clear that can't happen, and I agree," she stated in the post. The dishonest media is intentionally taking my testimony out of context and spreading fake news as a way to manufacture division. America has intelligence that Iran is at the point that it can produce a nuclear weapon within weeks to months, if they decide to finalize the… — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) June 20, 2025 The shift in tone stood in contrast to her earlier congressional testimony, where Gabbard claimed Iran was not actively pursuing nuclear weapons. Her reversal brought her closer in alignment with Trump's repeated warnings, including his latest claim that Iran could obtain a nuclear weapon 'within months" due to its expanding stockpile of enriched uranium. According to reports, Trump is said to be displeased with Gabbard's messaging, her recent video targeting 'elite warmongers," and has allegedly excluded her from key meetings related to Iran and Israel policy discussions. Despite her efforts to reaffirm loyalty to the administration's Iran stance, Gabbard's public recalibration triggered sharp reactions online—culminating in the 'Hindu Zionist" label that quickly gained traction among critics. Tulsi Gabbard Mocked Online Tulsi Gabbard's abrupt shift on Iran's nuclear program sparked a wave of criticism online, with one user sharply accusing her of serving Israeli interests. 'Tulsi Gabbard is a Hindu Zionist. Trump and Tulsi both serve Israel. Here she is with Miriam Adelson—the woman who owns Trump—and the dildo-selling rabbi," the user wrote, referencing Gabbard's past associations. Tulsi Gabbard is a Hindu and Tulsi both serve Israel. Here she is with Miriam Adelson-the woman who owns Trump, and the dildo selling rabbi. Tulsi supports the US-Israeli genocide of Palestine. Tusli rejected her signed testimony stating Iran didn't have nukes — ADAM (@AdameMedia) June 20, 2025 The post further alleged that Gabbard supports the 'US-Israeli genocide of Palestine" and condemned her for disowning her earlier testimony, in which she stated Iran was not pursuing nuclear weapons. First Published: June 21, 2025, 23:27 IST
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Trump vows peace online — then plots war? Netizens mock him over old posts as he plans to strike Iran
Donald Trump's stance on Iran has shifted dramatically and quite quickly. He used to tout himself as a peacemaker, but now he's making bold threats and hinting at possible military action. The internet hasn't missed Trump's U-turn, reviving a 2011 tweet in which he accused Obama of doing exactly what he appears to be doing Trump has gone from advocating for peace between Iran and Israel to openly threatening military action against Tehran. His Truth Social posts advocate collaboration with Israel and demand Iran's surrender. The dramatic shift has rekindled online backlash, with critics resurfacing Trump's old anti-war tweets. ALSO READ: Trump about to fire Tulsi Gabbard? Explosive reports reveal why he's furious and done with her The U.S. military assisted in shooting down Iranian missiles that were headed toward Israeli territory on Friday, suggesting that President Donald Trump's attempts to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran may have prompted Israel to launch a new Donald Trump came to office promising to put an end to wars worldwide. However, in a June 17 social media post, Donald Trump called for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" and warned Ayatollah Khamenei that the United States is aware of his post stated that America is running out of patience and does not want missiles fired at American soldiers or civilians. Netizens sharply criticised and mocked his stance. They questioned his previous promises of saying 'no more endless wars'. BREAKING: 🚨 Trump just posted this He is declaring war. This is the psyop line 'Iran can't have a nuclear weapon' They're going to repeat this over and over again. This is sickening. — ADAM (@AdameMedia) June 16, 2025 Another user said, 'Trump's pinned post on Truth Social hints at bombing the shit out of Iran. The 'Art of the Deal' is now failing to make a peace deal, then escalating the situation with violent threats." Trump on Truth Social, to Iran:"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"Trump supporters: "?????" — Dr. Annelle Rodriguez Sheline (@AnnelleSheline) June 17, 2025 Many users felt betrayed as they stated, "Trump, elected on a peace agenda, wants to get involved in a war with 90 million people and risk world war 3."Moreover, Donald Trump had posted that American-made weapons controlled Tehran's skies and that Iran's defense technology was no match. This could be interpreted as an implicit acknowledgement that Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had the support of the United States in this conflict against its pre-nuclear neighbor and Washington-purchased military the terrifying threat, Donald Trump casually plans to strike Iran, in a series of escalating on Monday night, President Donald Trump called on "everyone" in Tehran to "leave immediately." OLD TRUMP TWEET RESURFACES... — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) June 17, 2025 An odd relic from Trump's Twitter archive reappears: a 2011 post in which he asserted that "Barack Obama will start a war with Iran in order to get elected."'Did he just predict his own move 13 years ahead of time?' is the question that internet users are now asking, 13 years later. One joked, "And the Democrats got their orders to become anti-war just like that." 1/ Well, what an irony of fate! Our dear President Trump, who crowned himself the champion of peace by boasting about never starting wars, now seems determined to turn the Middle East into a battlefield with his latest proclamation. Evacuate Tehran immediately because Iran cannot — Veritas Nex (@veritasnex) June 17, 2025 Another person jokingly asked, "Do you think Iran read this?"Days ago, President Trump anticipated that Israel and Iran will "make a deal" on Sunday, even though the conflict has intensified. On Truth Social Sunday, he wrote that Iran and Israel ought to reach an agreement similar to that of India and Pakistan, utilizing trade with the United States to infuse the negotiations with rationality, unity, and all over the internet were shocked to his stance shift dramatically from promoting peace to pledging war. Did Donald Trump actually call for Iran's surrender? Donald Trump recently demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and suggested US support for Israeli strikes, a significant departure from his previous peace-focused messaging. Why is Donald Trump's previous tweet about Obama resurfacing? In 2011, Donald Trump accused Obama of plotting a war with Iran to secure reelection. Now, as Trump employs similar rhetoric, critics point out the apparent hypocrisy and irony.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump vows peace online — then plots war? Netizens mock him over old posts as he plans to strike Iran
Donald Trump's Iran policy sees a sharp turn. He once advocated peace, now he threatens military action. Old tweets resurface, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy. The US assisted in shooting down Iranian missiles. Trump demanded Iran's unconditional surrender. Critics question his shift from an anti-war stance. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads BREAKING: 🚨 Trump just posted this He is declaring war. This is the psyop line 'Iran can't have a nuclear weapon' They're going to repeat this over and over again. This is sickening. undefined ADAM (@AdameMedia) June 16, 2025 Trump on Truth Social, to Iran: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" Trump supporters: "?????" undefined Dr. Annelle Rodriguez Sheline (@AnnelleSheline) June 17, 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads OLD TRUMP TWEET RESURFACES... undefined DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) June 17, 2025 1/ Well, what an irony of fate! Our dear President Trump, who crowned himself the champion of peace by boasting about never starting wars, now seems determined to turn the Middle East into a battlefield with his latest proclamation. Evacuate Tehran immediately because Iran cannot undefined Veritas Nex (@veritasnex) June 17, 2025 FAQs Donald Trump's stance on Iran has shifted dramatically and quite quickly. He used to tout himself as a peacemaker, but now he's making bold threats and hinting at possible military internet hasn't missed Trump's U-turn, reviving a 2011 tweet in which he accused Obama of doing exactly what he appears to be doing Trump has gone from advocating for peace between Iran and Israel to openly threatening military action against Truth Social posts advocate collaboration with Israel and demand Iran's surrender. The dramatic shift has rekindled online backlash, with critics resurfacing Trump's old anti-war U.S. military assisted in shooting down Iranian missiles that were headed toward Israeli territory on Friday, suggesting that President Donald Trump's attempts to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran may have prompted Israel to launch a new Donald Trump came to office promising to put an end to wars worldwide. However, in a June 17 social media post, Donald Trump called for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" and warned Ayatollah Khamenei that the United States is aware of his post stated that America is running out of patience and does not want missiles fired at American soldiers or sharply criticised and mocked his stance. They questioned his previous promises of saying 'no more endless wars'.Another user said, 'Trump's pinned post on Truth Social hints at bombing the shit out of Iran. The 'Art of the Deal' is now failing to make a peace deal, then escalating the situation with violent threats."Many users felt betrayed as they stated, "Trump, elected on a peace agenda, wants to get involved in a war with 90 million people and risk world war 3."Moreover, Donald Trump had posted that American-made weapons controlled Tehran's skies and that Iran's defense technology was no match. This could be interpreted as an implicit acknowledgement that Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had the support of the United States in this conflict against its pre-nuclear neighbor and Washington-purchased military the terrifying threat, Donald Trump casually plans to strike Iran, in a series of escalating on Monday night, President Donald Trump called on "everyone" in Tehran to "leave immediately."An odd relic from Trump's Twitter archive reappears: a 2011 post in which he asserted that "Barack Obama will start a war with Iran in order to get elected."'Did he just predict his own move 13 years ahead of time?' is the question that internet users are now asking, 13 years joked, "And the Democrats got their orders to become anti-war just like that."Another person jokingly asked, "Do you think Iran read this?"Days ago, President Trump anticipated that Israel and Iran will "make a deal" on Sunday, even though the conflict has intensified. On Truth Social Sunday, he wrote that Iran and Israel ought to reach an agreement similar to that of India and Pakistan, utilizing trade with the United States to infuse the negotiations with rationality, unity, and all over the internet were shocked to his stance shift dramatically from promoting peace to pledging Trump recently demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and suggested US support for Israeli strikes, a significant departure from his previous peace-focused 2011, Donald Trump accused Obama of plotting a war with Iran to secure reelection. Now, as Trump employs similar rhetoric, critics point out the apparent hypocrisy and irony.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Orange, blue—and beating anxiety
Winnipeg Watch Scott McFadyen, ADAM, invites Manitobans to a bold rally raising awareness for Action Anxiety Day—with pizza and positivity.
