The Trump admin censored Rasmussen's head of polling- Mark Mitchell- after he personally briefed the President boncerning MAGA's complete rejection of attempts to sell an Iran war, and Trump's denial of the affordability crisis

X.com ^ | 4:32 PM · Jul 21, 2026 · | Alex Jones✓ @RealAlexJones

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Video Transcript Summary

Summary of the Alex Jones interview with pollster Mark Mitchell (omitting ads/promotions):Mark Mitchell, who rebuilt Rasmussen Reports' accuracy and methodology before leaving, launched HonestPoll.com after being silenced for critical commentary on Trump. He describes pressure from PACs/Trump donors after his polling and analysis warned against certain policies. He positions himself as committed to honest voter representation (in the George Gallup tradition) over pleasing clients.Key Polling Findings & Warnings

• Iran War/Military Action: Mid-January polls (delivered to the White House) showed weak support for using U.S. military force to overthrow the Ayatollah — only 17% strongly approve, 21% somewhat approve, with 47% disapproving. Even among Republicans, only 28% strongly approved. Higher support existed for limited strikes on nuclear sites, but cherry-picking those distracted from broader opposition. Tolerance for U.S. casualties was very low (~half the country wanted zero or <10 deaths).
• Mitchell warned this would suck oxygen from Trump’s domestic agenda, damage U.S. superpower credibility, bases in the region, and global economics — while Iran appeared to gain ground (bases evacuated, ships pulled back). He argues it contradicted what voters wanted and was pushed despite Pentagon intel that the mullahs wouldn’t fall.

Trump Criticism & Political Impact

• Trump is betraying his base on affordability/economy (core voter priority), mass deportations/H-1B visas, and by prioritizing foreign entanglements. Approval has slid (e.g., from highs to the 40s/low 40s); enthusiasm is eroding.
• Mitchell met with Trump (arranged with VP involvement) to urge focus on domestic issues, younger voters (who shifted from ~60% to high 30s approval), draining the swamp visibly, and economic populism. He felt Trump was disengaged, more interested in donors/statues/golf talk.
• Result: Trump risks political capital loss, midterm damage, and long-term MAGA erosion. Mitchell predicts natural post-midterm decline; losing Congress could end the broader movement’s momentum. Trump seems focused on legacy over fighting domestic priorities.

Midterms Outlook

• Generic ballot favors Democrats (potentially +4 to +9). With redistricting, money (ActBlue), enthusiasm gaps, and special election underperformance, Republicans face serious risk of losing House and/or Senate.
• Headwinds include war fatigue, perceived betrayals, lack of justice/accountability, and circular firing squads on the right (“purification by subtraction”).

Generational/Economic Shifts

• Capitalism vs. Socialism: Support for capitalism is collapsing among younger voters (65+ at 65%, drops to 27% for 18-29/Zoomers). Socialism support rises with youth.
• Young people (even many former Trump voters) feel shut out — housing, wages, jobs (H-1B/DEI), relationships. They crave order and economic relief, not stock market gains or boomer-era policies. This creates openings for Democratic socialists despite communism’s failures.
• Mitchell and Vance have discussed economic populism as the needed future for the right: anti-corporatist, wage-focused, anti-monopoly, reforming incentives away from donor/big-business capture.

Future of MAGA/Right

• J.D. Vance seen as the strongest current figure for authentic economic populism (understands structure from business/background). Mitchell hopes he distances more but notes the difficulty.
• Israel/AIPAC influence, neocons, and donor dynamics are alienating younger voters and creating backlash. Public wants the Iran action ended (49-35%).
• Broader Fourth Turning dynamics: generational crisis, value shifts, declining boomer influence, rise of internet-shaped younger cohorts demanding change. Republicans risk becoming the “old heads” if they double down on outdated corporatism.

Mitchell stresses polling must prioritize voters over parties/donors. He plans regular national tracking polls at his new independent outlet. The discussion portrays Trump as having squandered a working-class realignment opportunity through foreign policy focus and base antagonization, setting up tough midterms and a post-Trump fight for the right’s direction.

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

Mark Mitchell engineered Rasmussen's rise as the most accurate pollster. They shut him down after a meeting with Trump adminstration officials. That's when he decided to go solo at https://www.youtube.com/@honest_poll.

[Mariner]

“Public wants the Iran action ended (49-35%).”

A single speech when coupled with a high profile event could reverse those numbers.

Not even a majority is opposed.

[Mariner]

Also, the headline is a lie.

There was no censorship by the Trump admin.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Not even a majority is opposed.

And you know that because the captive pollsters told you so.

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

Jones, Tucker and Owens need to form their own LLC/Nonprofit. They could call it: How Can We Fool Them Today

[Mariner]

From the article you posted:

“Public wants the Iran action ended (49-35%).”

[Eccl 10:2]

IMO, Alex Jones is an idiot, not to be trusted, and likely compromised, willing to say or do just about anything at this point to put food on his table and a roof over his head.

IMO.

[catnipman]

He describes pressure from PACs/Trump donors after his polling and analysis warned against certain policies.”

Thank God we have a President who makes hard decisions to do what’s right for the USA without regard to “polls”. The WORST kind of Republican is the kind who is whipsawed by polls, e.g., Bush, McCain, Romney, and look how that worked for them and for us!

[E. Pluribus Unum]

From the article you posted: “Public wants the Iran action ended (49-35%).”

49/35.

You're right!

EVERYBODY wants WW III!!!

Except the 49% that don't.

And dollars to dougnuts over 50% is within the margin of error.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

IMO, Alex Jones is an idiot, not to be trusted, and likely compromised, willing to say or do just about anything at this point to put food on his table and a roof over his head. IMO.

You know what they say about opinions. Especially yours.

[Carry_Okie]

“The 2008 recession was triggered by Soros’ manipulation of what became gas prices. People would rather pay for gas to get to work than cover their mortgage payments.

[Eccl 10:2]

“You know what they say about opinions. Especially yours.”

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I admire your loyalty. Like I admire the loyalty of Democrats. Like one’s loyalty to one’s hometown baseball season, when they’re 25 games behind, and haven’t made the playoffs in 20 years.

[Widget Jr]

Of course, Alex Jones is more of a Trump insider than Trump himself.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

It’s an inteview with the guy who bailed out Rasmussen when they were going bankrupt with his accurate polling, and you, master debater that you are, choose to attack the messenger rather than actually consider what the interviewee is saying.

Do you have something substantive to contribute, or do those two brain cells of yours only know how to sneer?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Of course, Alex Jones is more of a Trump insider than Trump himself.

It's an interview with the guy who engineered Rasmaussen's resurrection, but all you know how to do is sneer at the messenger.

[Wallace T.]

I don't think the decision to wage with Iran was the right choice at the right time. However, we are in it, and the President must recognize that if the United States is going to win, defined as opening the Strait of Hormuz, eliminating the ability of Iran to develop nuclear weapons and delivery systems, and toppling the Tehran regime, we must go all out. That means massive ground troops and sending the fleet into the Persian Gulf. The Saudis, the Israelis, and the Gulf States must pitch in to assist in a land invasion. This will mean the loss of thousands of American military men and the destruction of capital ships. Trump must pursue this war to victory, even if the Republicans lose both houses of Congress and a majority of the state legislatures. At this point, he has a narrow window that closes on January 3, 2027, assuming the Democrats control Congress.

Trump has to take the risk, as not opening the Persian Gulf will serve to drive up energy costs, as our strategic reserves are draining down rapidly. The Ukrainians are doing a good job in destroying Russia's oil infrastructure, which limits their export ability. The Houthis are attempting to shut off the Red Sea, denying the Saudis their back door for exporting oil and natural gas. Trump must appeal to American patriotism and our ability to defeat our foes in the World Wars and the Cold War.

[Brian Griffin]

“Socialism support rises with youth.”

Venezuela would probably welcome help rebuilding.

[piasa]

No, we know that because nearly everyone who has had family serving in the military has been wanting to end the insane coddling and appeasement of Iran and its palestinian terrorist proxies for four decades now.

[Brian Griffin]

“The Houthis are attempting to shut off the Red Sea, denying the Saudis their back door for exporting oil and natural gas.”

The oil for Europe wouldn’t come near the Houthis.

As for China and India, I’ll self-censor.

[shelterguy]

“Public wants the Iran action ended (49-35%).”

EVERYBODY wants it ended. But we want it done right so we aren’t back at it in a year.