President Donald Trump, who led the US war against Iran, is facing problems at home. A new national poll now reveals that at least 66 percent of Americans feel that Washington is not worth the war.
The survey, conducted by Strength in Numbers and Verasight, found that only 29 percent of Americans felt the war in Tehran was worth it, and only eight percent were unsure.
In addition, roughly 55 percent of Americans would support a vote by the US House of Representatives to impeach Trump. The poll, which ran from April 10-14, asked 1,514 US adults whether they would support or oppose an impeachment vote against the president. Only 37 percent were opposed and eight percent said they were unsure.
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Pollster G. Elliott Morris described the results as surprising. Morris noted that a surprising percentage of both Republicans and Trump’s own voters in 2024 say they would support impeachment if the vote were held today. A net margin of +18 (support minus opposition) puts Trump near the numbers seen by Richard Nixon at the height of the Watergate scandal in August 1974.
What did the survey reveal?
According to a recent poll, only 35 percent of Americans strongly or somewhat approve of Trump’s job performance, while 61 percent disapprove and only 3 percent are unsure.
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Asked how people felt about Trump’s handling of several issues, the poll noted:
Labor and the economy: Only 15 percent strongly agreed with his actions, while 20 percent somewhat agreed with him. A majority of 60 percent disapproved of his handling of jobs and the economy, and only five percent said they were unsure.
Prices/Inflation: When it comes to prices and inflation, only 10 percent strongly approve and 16 percent somewhat approve of Trump’s handling of the issue, while 16 percent somewhat disapprove and 56 percent strongly disapprove, with only two percent saying they are unsure.
Trade with other countries: Only 36 percent of Americans approved (strongly and partially) of Trump’s handling of the matter, while 59 percent disapproved and five percent said they were unsure.
Foreign policy: When it comes to foreign policy, a majority of 59 percent disapprove and only 35 percent approve.
Immigration: More than 54 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of immigration, and only 43 percent approve.
Border security: At least 49 percent of Americans say they approve of Trump’s handling of border security concerns, and only 48 percent disapprove.
deportation: When it comes to deportations, 43 percent of respondents approve of how Trump is handling the issue, while 55 percent disapprove and only three percent say they’re not sure.
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Education: When it comes to education, 34 percent of respondents approve of how Trump is handling it, while 58 percent disapprove and only seven percent are unsure.
Health care: When it comes to health care, 63 percent disagree overall, compared to 32 percent who agree, while six percent say they don’t know.
Government funding and social programs: Thirty-four percent of those polled approve of how the US president is handling the issue of government funding and social programs, while 62 percent disapprove and only five percent say they are not sure.
Crime and Public Safety: At least 43 percent agreed with Trump’s handling of the issue, and 53 percent disapproved, with five percent saying they weren’t sure.
Elections and Democracy: When it comes to elections and democracy, 35 percent agree, compared to 58 percent who disagree, while six percent said they don’t know.
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Trump blamed rising gas prices
Several other polls by Reuters, YouGov and The New York Times showed that most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices as the US waged war against Tehran. Additionally, public dissatisfaction with Trump has also reached an all-time high during his second term, with a clear majority of Americans dissatisfied with his performance, according to The New York Times’ latest polling average.
Key things
- A large majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy and foreign policy.
- Public support for impeachment is remarkably high, even among some Republican voters.
- Dissatisfaction with Trump’s presidency cuts across multiple issues, suggesting a broader crisis of confidence in his leadership.
