The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Hit by Damning Leaks on Iran Decision as Polls Turn Brutal Fast
Mar 3, 2026
Mark Jacob, writer and commentator behind Stop the Presses Substack, breaks down the chaotic lead-up to Trump’s Iran decision. He discusses misrepresented military advice, Netanyahu’s influence, shifting public opinion, and alleged lawbreaking and power grabs. Short, sharp takes on political fallout and how wartime moves could reshape domestic power.
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War Rationale Built On Misrepresentation
- Trump's public case for war rested on false claims of an imminent Iranian threat.
- The New York Times reporting shows he misrepresented Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Cain's warning about significant American casualties, claiming Cain said the war would be "easily won."
Rapid Public Backlash Against Iran Strike
- Public opinion turned against Trump's action on Iran unusually fast, with CNN and Reuters polls showing broad disapproval.
- CNN found 59% disapprove and 60% say he lacks a clear plan; Reuters found only 27% approval and 56% say he's too willing to use force.
No Public Prep Or Congressional Approval
- The usual build-up for public support of war was absent; there was no sustained pretext or Congressional consultation.
- Mark Jacob compares the lack of preparation to the Iraq run-up, noting laws like the Constitution and the War Powers Act were ignored.