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July 29, 2026

Trump’s approval ratings, on the economy, inflation, gas prices,
and his priorities, are sinking to 30% and below. 72% disapprove
of his handling of the situation in Iran, There are significant
pockets of disapproval even among Trump’s supporters, There is no
end in sight for the war in Iran, and Iranian officials appear
confident, Iranian negotiators have made their demands clear, The
US seems to be running low on air defense munitions, Trump
threatened renewed strikes, and oil prices rose with the news,
Republicans are focusing on a red meat issue, the prosecution of
Dr Anthony Fauci, MAGA Republicans have demonized him, and are
attempting to rekindle the fury against him as political tides
are running against them as the 2026 midterm elections approach,
Fauci chose to take the 5th Amendment and the Republicans
produced no evidence that he had broken any laws, Republicans,
looking for ways to get attention on social media were vocal in
their attacks on Fauci and in one of the most notable Sen. Bernie
Moreno used the f-bomb in an outburst that generated significant
media attention.

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