Dubai Trump Club Patrons Rebuke Iran War as Oil Jumps 35%
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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 24
Dubai Trump Club Patrons Rebuke Iran War as Oil Jumps 35%
3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jun 24
Summary
Trump International Golf Club Dubai patrons told the Washington Post they oppose Trump’s Iran war, saying it has wrecked confidence in his presidency and undercut support even at one of his own properties.
Oil has surged about 35% since the conflict began and overall energy prices are up 3.8%, straining businesses and adding to a hit on Dubai tourism after the UAE was targeted earlier this year.
Residents said the war shattered goodwill Trump built during his Gulf tour, when he promoted investment deals and cast himself as a “no war president,” with some accusing him of escalating the conflict and then retreating.
U.S. opinion has also turned sharply against the war: a June 17-19 CBS News/YouGov poll found 78% want it to stop now, including 60% of Republicans, while 69% said it was not worthwhile.