Mainstream coverage of the ongoing Iran conflict has framed it as a potential turning point for the Trump administration, with endless speculation about political damage and shifting voter sentiment. However, new data presented on CNN tells a far different story. The network’s own senior data analyst Harry Enten delivered a breakdown showing the war has produced virtually no movement in the president’s standing and scant public engagement overall. Enten stated plainly: “What we are seeing right now is a president whose approval rating is steady.” He added: “This has NOT been a big deal politically.” The numbers back it up. “Americans who say they care a lot about the Iranian situation — look at this — it’s just 45%. Just 45% of Americans say they care a lot about the situation going on in Iran,” Enten noted. He continued: “So despite all the hubbub, right now we’re talking about less than a majority of Americans who say they care a lot about what’s going on in Iran right now.” “But take a look at Google searches right now because it just sort of reinforces that point,” Enten further explained, adding “Americans’ Google searches for Iran. Look at this down 84% versus February […]