President Trump spoke briefly to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday before departing for Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The president traveled to attend the dignified transfer of a U.S. service member killed during the conflict in Iran.
During the exchange, a reporter suggested that polling indicated broad American opposition to the ongoing war. Trump disputed the characterization, stating, "Americans don't want high gasoline prices, but they're not against the war." He cited a recent poll to support his claim but did not provide specific details regarding the source or data of that survey.
The visit to Dover Air Force Base is a routine procedure for commanders-in-chief to honor fallen personnel returning to U.S. soil. The administration did not release further statements regarding specific strategic updates on the Iran conflict during this departure.