Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Trump over the Iran war, criticizing both media outlets and European allies for their coverage of the conflict and not providing more assistance. Hegsetsh accused media outlets of creating a narrative to turn the country against the war. He also criticized the U.S. for highlighting the deaths of six service members killed in an Iranian drone strike. Despite these criticisms, Vice President Joe Vance has consistently defended the president's stance on the war, arguing that Iran's actions do not pose an imminent threat to the United States. Despite this, there are signs of unpopularity with the president’s base, with some high-profile figures supporting him.