US President Donald Trump thrusting the country into a new Middle East war has prompted backlash from Americans across the political spectrum -- with the exception of his devoted political base.
Despite soaring oil prices, uncertain outcomes and rising US casualties, those faithful to the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) cause still broadly support Trump's actions in Iran.
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