Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — March 4
Mar 4, 2026
Chrissy Houlahan, Pennsylvania lawmaker and Air Force veteran, and Mike McCaul, Texas congressman and former foreign policy committee chair, debate Iran strikes, public polling, military strategy, congressional war powers, regional stability, and fallout for midterm politics. Multiple short takes cover timing, legality, evacuations, and how voter reactions could reshape races.
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Public Polling Shows Independent Backlash
- NBC News polling shows 52% of registered voters oppose U.S. military action in Iran and 54% disapprove of the president's handling.
- Independent voters stand out: 61% disapprove vs. 28% approve, signaling potential midterm risk for Republicans.
Israeli Tip Helped Shape Strike Timing
- Monica Alba reported President Trump received an Israeli intelligence tip that Iranian leaders would be together, which factored into the timing of strikes.
- The White House says that call occurred about nine days earlier and helped create an opportunity to target leadership at a compound.
Iran Leadership Is In Disarray
- Richard Engel described Iran's leadership and military as fracturing with units operating on old orders and going underground.
- Reports suggest succession confusion and Moshtaba Khamenei named as a rumored leading candidate, but no confirmation yet.