Trump’s Iran Policy Remains Deeply Unpopular Amidst Continued Reckless Foreign Agenda, AP-NORC Poll Finds
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A June poll reveals that only about a third of Americans approve of President Trump’s disastrous handling of Iran, underscoring widespread disapproval of his aggressive and destabilizing foreign policy.
A new AP-NORC poll conducted June 11-17 found that just 34% of U.S. adults approve of President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, a figure unchanged from May and a clear sign of public rejection of his reckless policies. Overall presidential approval also stagnated at a mere 37%, reflecting ongoing dissatisfaction with Trump’s administration.
The survey highlights that a staggering 65% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, with opposition especially strong among Democrats and independents who have consistently condemned his belligerent stance. Even among Republicans, cracks are showing, as 28% expressed unhappiness with Trump’s approach.
The poll followed Trump’s announcement of a so-called 'deal' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the U.S. naval blockade, and resume nuclear talks with Tehran. While the agreement briefly allows Iran to sell oil and calls for a reduction in enriched uranium, critics argue it does little to address the root causes of conflict and instead serves as a superficial gesture after years of harmful escalation.
Public reaction to the deal was predictably mixed. One Republican-leaning independent from Texas dismissed the agreement as “fluff,” criticizing Trump for prioritizing symbolic gestures over substantive nuclear diplomacy. Another independent from Texas voiced frustration that the U.S. continues to pursue regime change, an imperialist objective that remains out of reach and only prolongs suffering.
More than half of respondents (53%) said U.S. military action against Iran had “gone too far,” a slight but telling decline from earlier this year, indicating persistent war-weariness among Americans. Even among Republicans, only 40% felt the action was “about right,” while 37% disturbingly believed it had not gone far enough, exposing the dangerous militarism still present in the GOP.
Trump’s approval ratings on Israel and the economy also languished at about one-third, further evidence of his administration’s failures. Notably, only 69% of Republicans now approve of his economic policies, down from 78% who support his presidency overall, suggesting eroding confidence even within his base.
The AP-NORC poll surveyed 3,040 adults using the AmeriSpeak panel, a probability-based sample designed to represent the U.S. population, with a margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points.