Trump's Iran Speech: War, Gas Prices & Polls

0:00It's April 2nd. This is El Paso News today, powered by AI. President Trump dropped a 19-minute prime time speech on April 1st, laying out his take on the Iran conflict and those spiking gas prices. He doubled down, saying the war wraps in two to three weeks, reopening the strait of Hormuz for oil flow, which should tank gas costs and boost stocks fast. Earlier this week, his words mirrored a truth social post where he hyped a new, less radical Iranian president begging for ceasefire, but only if the straight clears. Trump boasted U.S. and Israeli forces wrecked Iran's navy, air force, and most missiles, with leaders mostly gone, though they're still loving shots. That hurt 12 U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia last week. Poles paying a tougher picture for public vibe. A Reuters slash Ipsa survey, from March 24th, shows Trump's overall approval at 36% down four points. Many handling at 29%, also slipping.

1:01On the Iran strikes, approvals at 35% off two points from last week. Experts stay skeptical on that quick Hormuz fix and price drop, given the ongoing missile fire and rebuild needs. Trump insists they'll sell oil to recover, flowing supplies back online sharp. Battlefield winds keep stacking, but with poles dipping and gas-biting wallets, eyes they glued on those next two to three weeks for real movement.