Summary
A new poll shows that most likely voters think President Donald Trump started the conflict with Iran partly to draw attention away from the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The Department of Justice released over 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents, prompting discussion about the timing and the information disclosed. The poll also indicates varying opinions among political parties about the motivations behind the military action against Iran.
Key Facts
- President Trump initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28.
- Over 1,300 people died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, according to Iranian officials.
- A poll found 52% of likely voters think the Iran conflict aimed to distract from the Epstein files.
- 81% of Democrats and 52% of independents believe the Epstein files influenced Trump's actions against Iran.
- The Epstein Files Transparency Act has made over 3 million pages of documents available to the public.
- About 140 U.S. service members have been injured, and at least 7 have died in the conflict with Iran.
- The poll was conducted by Data for Progress.
