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Polls Show Support for Iran War and Trump Approval at New Lows

Falling backing for the conflict and rising fuel costs are eroding Republican enthusiasm and creating political risk for November.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally for U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S., August 21, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
People make their way into an voting site on primary election day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., August 11, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans
A view of the Capitol dome as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Reuters/Ipsos survey released Aug. 24 found just 31% of Americans back U.S. military action in Iran and placed President Trump’s job approval at 33%, matching the lowest level in that tracking.
  • Republican support for the military campaign has slipped from 77% in March to 69% now and only 35% of self-identified Republicans say they 'strongly approve' of Trump, signaling weaker intensity inside his base.
  • About 83% of respondents expect the conflict to last a long time, and reporting links the war to U.S. gasoline prices that are roughly a dollar higher per gallon than before the campaign, a tangible strain on household budgets.
  • Multiple polls show Democrats leading on the generic congressional ballot and holding advantages among voters who say they will definitely vote, suggesting the war’s economic fallout could sway tight midterm races.
  • The White House has pushed stronger economic pressure and possible expanded sanctions on Iran while publicly rejecting unfavorable polls, a combination that leaves the administration facing both policy and political challenges this fall.