Battleground GOP breaks with Trump

Scholar power: 117.0%

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Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Michael McFaul	65%	36	117.0%

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Michael McFaul

@mcfaulmike.bsky.social

There's an assumption that Trump represents a permanent shift in US foreign policy.

But the polling tells a different story.

On NATO, Ukraine, Iran, tariffs, and the importance of democratic allies, Trump is out of step with most Americans.

Read more: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-for...

Trump's Foreign Policy Doesn’t Have to Be America’s New Normal

On Iran, alliances, trade, Ukraine, and democracy, the polls tell a consistent story: Trump is out of step with the American public.

michaelmcfaul.substack.com

September 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM

by Daniel W. Drezner

66%

Scholar power: 66.4%

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Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Daniel Drezner

@dandrezner.bsky.social

Not the polling result you want if you're the GOP.

Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 3h

"How long with the Iran War last?"

Today:
A Week: 2%
A Week To A Month: 5%
A Month To A Year: 42%
A Year Or More: 51%

March 9, 2026:
A Week: 4%
Week To A Month: 16%
Month To A Year: 47%
A Year Or More: 32%

YouGov / Sept 21, 2026

September 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM

The Independent

Republicans begin to turn on Trump, blasting him for Iran war, oil prices and unpopular policies

With the midterms just six weeks away, a small group of GOP lawmakers and candidates have begun bucking the president

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by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Trump: Members of his Administration met #Iran delegation in 3-hour meeting that “went very well"

Repeats threat, made in AM to UN General Assembly, that Iran must choose between “potential greatness or obliteration"

Trump envoy, real estate developer Steve Witkoff: “I feel very good right now"

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM

by David Darmofal

22%

Scholar power: 22.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	22.9%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Not Darline! She’s totally in support of this war & says she trusts Trump completely on it.

Republicans in Tight Senate Races Call for End to Iran War (Gift Article)

Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa and Mike Rogers of Michigan distanced themselves from President Trump amid concern that high diesel prices could hurt the party in November.

www.nytimes.com

September 22, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Reposted by Steve Peers

30%

Scholar power: 30.7%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Steve Peers	59%	27	30.7%

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Trump, sitting next to Zelenskyy, claims Putin wants to end the war

September 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM

by Trita Parsi

42%

Scholar power: 42.1%

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Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Trita Parsi

@tparsi.bsky.social

My conversation with @Glenn_Diesen went to very dark places. But the situation in the Middle East/US/Iran is unravelling, and measures and scenarios that were unthinkable just a few months ago are increasingly being discussed at the government level...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoOw...

Trita Parsi: Middle East Unraveling — Are We on the Path to World War?

YouTube video by Glenn Diesen

www.youtube.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM

by Shibley Telhami

54%

Scholar power: 54.1%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Shibley Telhami	50%	13	54.1%

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

I weep for my country www.ft.com/content/1434...

Donald Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in combative UN speech

US president also suggests he could use further military force against America’s neighbours

www.ft.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM

by Elizabeth Warren

1%

Scholar power: 1.6%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Elizabeth Warren	1%	29	1.6%

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Elizabeth Warren

@warren.senate.gov

After six American soldiers died in an Iranian attack earlier this year, Democrats pressed Pete Hegseth for answers — but he's stonewalling.

Rep. Pat Ryan and I are pushing for a public hearing.

Our service members and their families deserve better.

September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Reposted by David H. Kaye

9%

Scholar power: 9.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 David H. Kaye	17%	28	9.0%

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New York Post

@nypost.com

Trump warns Iran at UN he may 'drive them into hell,' says US 'settling years of unfinished business'

UNITED NATIONS — President Trump called on United Nations members to support the US war effort against Iran as he floated a dramatic military escalation that would “drive them into hell.&#822…

trib.al

September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Reposted by David H. Kaye, David R. Miller

14%

Scholar power: 14.5%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 David H. Kaye	17%	28	9.0%
🎓 David R. Miller	12%	21	5.5%
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Anjali Dayal

@anjalikdayal.bsky.social

On Iran, Trump asks, "Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival" for future generations? A reminder: he is addressing the United Nations, whose charge is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.

September 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM

Reposted by Simon Lester

14%

Scholar power: 14.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Simon Lester	35%	16	14.0%

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FinTwitter

@fintwitter.bsky.social

Trump: I believe we will make a deal with Iran after the midterm elections

September 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Reposted by Dan Immergluck

3%

Scholar power: 3.8%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Dan Immergluck	8%	23	3.8%

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FinTwitter

@fintwitter.bsky.social

TRUMP: I URGE IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL

September 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM

by David Darmofal

22%

Scholar power: 22.9%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	22.9%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Wow! No wonder Hinson wants Trump's war in Iran over yesterday.

Political Poll Bot @pollresults.org · 14h

Iowa US Senate
Sep 17 - 20, 2026

Josh Turek 50%
Ashley Hinson 42%
Don't know 5%
Someone else 2%

Marist University (A-)
1050 RV

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September 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM

by Timothy D. McBride

0%

Scholar power: 0.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

MIDEAST WAR
Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/w...

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

www.nytimes.com

September 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran Govt: GDP shrank by 10.1% year-on-year between March 21 and June 20

Oil and gas sector contracted by 26.4%

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

UK Prime Minister Burnham: We will provide defensive air support to #SaudiArabia to counter attacks by #Yemen 's #Houthis

Agreed to request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure

Will use 1st meeting w Trump, in New York on Tues, to urge de-escalation of #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 5:05 AM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

In Thursday call from #Saudi Crown Prince #MBS, #Trump pledged direct military action v. #Houthis in #Yemen

But on Sunday, as US planes prepared for airstrikes, Trump called off operation

#SaudiArabia #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 4:57 AM

by Scott Lucas

45%

Scholar power: 45.3%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Scott Lucas	39%	15	45.3%

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US- #Iran War, Day 208: #Trump Flip-Flops on Support for #SaudiArabia v. #Yemen 's #Houthis

#IranWar

eaworldview.com/2026/09/us-i...

US-Iran War, Day 208: Trump Flip-Flops on Support for Saudi Arabia v. Yemen's Houthis - EA WorldView

Donald Trump bails out of personal commitment to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman for direct military action against Yemen's Houthis.

eaworldview.com

September 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

0%

Scholar power: 0.0%

Story's scientific field profile

Political science 56%, Communication & Media Studies 24%, Sociology 12%, Law 8%

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🎓 Timothy D. McBride	0%	23	0.0%

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Another one bites the dust... bails on the IRAN WAR...

Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to 'end quickly' amid rising prices
www.politico.com/live-updates...

Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to 'end quickly' amid rising prices

The GOP Senate candidate was the second Republican to break with the White House on the issue Monday.

www.politico.com

September 22, 2026 at 1:21 AM

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Battleground GOP breaks with Trump

Scholar power: 117.0%

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Republicans begin to turn on Trump, blasting him for Iran war, oil prices and unpopular policies

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