"I would hope that we wouldn't see ground troops in combat. It's time to bring this to an end. I hope we wouldn't escalate it with ground troops."
"The President does not make these incredibly important national security decisions based on fluid opinion polls, but on the best interest of the American people."
Rep. Nancy Mace publicly stated her opposition to deploying ground troops in Iran after a briefing. Other Republican lawmakers share similar reservations about ground combat operations. A recent poll indicated that 65% of U.S. adults believe troop deployment is likely, but only 7% support a large-scale operation. The administration aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil flow, with discussions about blockading Kharg Island to pressure Iran. The White House emphasized that national security decisions are based on the American people's best interests, not public opinion.
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