Trump far more likely to discuss renovation projects than Iran war, study finds

Politics
23 Jun 2026 • 9:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump far more likely to discuss renovation projects than Iran war, study finds

  • President Donald Trump has focused significantly more on Washington renovation projects than on the ongoing Iran war, despite the conflict's impact on his approval ratings.
  • An analysis from The Telegraph revealed that between May 1 and June 10, Trump discussed his construction projects 70 per cent more than the war and 35 per cent more on social media.
  • The Iran war has contributed to a decline in Trump's approval ratings, contradicting his campaign promises to avoid foreign conflicts and lower living costs, as it has led to increased gas prices and global oil traffic issues.
  • Recent diplomatic efforts have seen a memorandum of agreement for the Strait of Hormuz and talks in Switzerland, though Iran disputes claims of new commitments regarding UN inspectors.
  • Even President Trump's favored renovation projects, such as the White House ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, have faced issues including lawsuits, cost overruns and public unpopularity.

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