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59% Call Trump Dangerous Dictator, House Limits Iran War Powers

6/18/2026

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A Public Religion Research Institute poll finds 59% of Americans label President Donald Trump a dangerous dictator.
The House passed a war-powers resolution 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to limit the Iran conflict.
The administration is negotiating a peace deal to end the 100-day war with Iran.
Recent polls show majorities rate Trump’s handling of immigration and the Iran war unfavorably, with approval at 49% and 34% respectively.

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A Public Religion Research Institute poll finds 59% of Americans label President Donald Trump a dangerous dictator.
The House passed a war-powers resolution 215-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to limit the Iran conflict.
The administration is negotiating a peace deal to end the 100-day war with Iran.
Recent polls show majorities rate Trump’s handling of immigration and the Iran war unfavorably, with approval at 49% and 34% respectively.