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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bruce Golding

Trump’s Iran approval plunges 24 points among voters

  • CNN data analyst Harry Enten revealed voter approval for President Donald Trump 's handling of Iran dropped 24 percentage points over two years, falling from 53 percent to 29 percent.
  • Democrats have overtaken Republicans on voter trust regarding wars and terrorism, swinging from an 18-point Republican lead in January 2025 to a two-point Democratic advantage.
  • Polls show that only 27 percent of all voters and 41 percent of Republicans believe the United States will ultimately achieve a favorable agreement with Iran.
  • White House spokesperson David Ingle responded to the polling, stating Trump bases national security decisions on American safety rather than fluid opinion polls.
  • The ongoing war against Iran, launched over five months ago without congressional approval, has resulted in 18 U.S. military deaths and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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