President Trump insists MAGA 'loves' his war on Iran: 'MAGA people are smart'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. President Donald Trump discusses Operation Epic Fury, MAGA polling, presidential renovations and more on 'The Five.' President Donald Trump said the Make America Great Again base "loves" his aggressive military campaign on Iran in a wide-ranging interview Thursday on "The Five." "MAGA loves the fact that they're not going to have somebody with a nuclear bomb over their head," Trump said on "The Five." "We have people that are weak or stupid or low-IQ people that don't mind having Iran have a nuclear weapon. The MAGA people are smart." MOST AMERICANS EXPECT TRUMP TO SEND BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN IRAN — BUT MAJORITY OPPOSE IT: POLL President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. Trump is reportedly considering backing militias in Iran to topple the regime. (The White House via X Account; Anadolu via Getty Images/Contr