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65% Disapprove Trump’s Iran War, MOU Reopens Hormuz

6/23/2026

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Center

Trump Iran Disapproval

AP-NORC poll finds 65 % of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s Iran-war handling, while his approval stays near 37 %.
President Donald Trump announced memorandum of understanding with Iran that reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends U.S. naval blockade.
The AP-NORC survey shows 28 % of Republicans disapprove of Trump’s Iran strategy.
CBS/YouGov poll finds 57 % say war created more problems and 78 % want it ended.

Right

Trump Threatens Strait

President Donald Trump warned he would seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose tolls if Iran agreement collapses.
The memorandum with Iran was signed by President Donald Trump, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending U.S. naval blockade.
Senators Bill Cassidy and Ted Cruz said agreement benefits Iran and is not in interest.
Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met in Switzerland, Iran allowed inspectors.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Center coverage gave more weight to the broad public disapproval of Trump’s Iran strategy, with 65 % of adults disapproving, a detail absent from Right coverage.
Center coverage emphasized widespread doubt that the deal halted Iran’s nuclear program and would curb regional threats, an angle not reflected in the Right summary.

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Trump Iran Disapproval

AP-NORC poll finds 65 % of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s Iran-war handling, while his approval stays near 37 %.
President Donald Trump announced memorandum of understanding with Iran that reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends U.S. naval blockade.
The AP-NORC survey shows 28 % of Republicans disapprove of Trump’s Iran strategy.
CBS/YouGov poll finds 57 % say war created more problems and 78 % want it ended.

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