Americans Reject Iran War
Poll Reveals Widespread US Opposition to 100-Day Iran War, Impacting Trump's Political Standing
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Sunday marked 100 days since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, but public support in the U.S. remains low. Polling cited by experts and a University of Maryland Critical Issues Poll found that most Americans opposed bombing even before the war began, and only about 16 percent believe the U.S. has won or is winning. The same survey found that a majority of voters, including 33 percent of Republicans, say the conflict has had more negative than positive effects on U.S. interests, undermining President Donald Trump’s claims of victory. Analysts say the lack of backing could become a political liability for Trump and congressional Republicans. Democrats are looking to regain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, which could complicate Trump’s agenda. One expert described the shift among Republicans—holding across older and younger voters—as a potential warning sign for the president.
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The articles note that the conflict is still “grind[ing] on” alongside “ceasefire negotiations,” framing the 100-day milestone as occurring during ongoing diplomacy rather than a clear resolution.
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Shibley Telhami, of the University of Maryland, said: “What’s really clear is that few Americans think that this war with Iran serves American interests.”
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The coverage reiterates that the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28, “killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top officials.”
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Beyond the negative-vs-positive split, the articles report that only 12% of respondents overall (including 25% of Republicans) said the war’s impact on U.S. interests had been “more positive than negative.”
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