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Majority of Americans Oppose US-Israeli War on Iran, New Poll Shows
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Core Findings of the AP-NORC Survey
A nationwide poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. adults and found that roughly 70 percent say the U.S.–Israeli war in Iran is not worth fighting. The same poll recorded a five-point increase in opposition since July. In addition, 71 percent disapproved of President Donald Trump’s handling of Iran, while only 17 percent approved of his management of the cost of living and 26 percent approved of his overall economic policies, marking a new low for the president.
Political Context and Trump’s Campaign
The poll was released as President Trump launched an intensive midterm campaign, beginning with stops in Texas and Oklahoma. His campaign narrative emphasizes rallying the Republican base despite growing voter anxiety over the war’s economic fallout. The survey also revealed that two-thirds of Republican respondents attribute higher-than-usual prices to forces beyond Trump’s control, whereas about one-third blame his policies directly.
Numerical Snapshot
- War opposition: ~70 % of adults say the conflict is not worth fighting.
- Disapproval of Trump on Iran: 71 %
- Approval of Trump on cost of living: 17 %
- Overall economic approval: 26 %
- Concern over fuel costs: ~50 % deeply concerned (up from 39 % in July).
- Concern over food affordability: Roughly 50 % highly concerned.
Official Reactions
When confronted with the poll’s unfavorable numbers, Trump dismissed the results, labeling pollsters “corrupt” and the data “fake,” and asserted he could defeat any opponent “by 20 points.”
Potential Electoral Impact
The pronounced public disapproval of both the war and Trump’s economic handling suggests heightened challenges for the president as he seeks to mobilize voters ahead of the midterms. If the sentiment reflected in the poll translates into voter turnout, it could reshape Republican campaign strategies and influence the broader political calculus surrounding U.S. involvement in the region.