Overview
- The latest POLITICO/Public First survey reports that only 38% of Americans support the U.S. strikes in Iran, and most respondents say the war is not in the national interest.
- A 41% plurality say President Trump does not have a plan to resolve the conflict, and only 15% say he has achieved his goals.
- Republican strategists warn the campaign’s costs could hurt the party’s midterm pitch on prices, as gas, oil and food costs weigh on voters.
- GOP strategist Jason Roe says the war was not pre-sold to the public and argues repeated claims it would end soon have eroded credibility.
- The White House says it is pushing for a deal with Iran and working to ease energy costs, pointing to the announced reopening of the Strait of Hormuz that briefly sent oil prices lower.