Trump's Approval Rating on Iran After Deal Signed—What Polls Show
Summary
A new survey shows that only about one-third of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's handling of Iran after he signed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. Many Americans are skeptical about the benefits of the war with Iran, and the deal has received criticism from both political parties.Key Facts
- President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a 60-day ceasefire for talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas trade.
- The Associated Press poll found 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of Iran, while 65% disapprove.
- Overall, 37% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, and only 33% approve of his handling of the economy.
- Most Republicans approve of Trump’s actions, while a majority of independents disapprove.
- A YouGov poll found just 31% of Americans believe the US will be better off after the Iran war.
- Over half of Americans surveyed think the US involvement in the Iran war has gone too far.
- Senators from both parties have criticized the Iran deal, calling it a foreign policy mistake and saying it fails to reduce Iran’s nuclear threats.
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