Key facts
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates only 33% of Americans support the war on Iran.
- 69% of Americans feel President Trump has not clearly explained the goals of U.S. military involvement in Iran.
- President Trump's approval rating rose to 37% in the latest poll.
- Gasoline prices have increased to over $4 per gallon nationwide.
- 49% of Americans say they understand democratic socialist policies, while 47% do not.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that only 33% of Americans support the ongoing war on Iran, with most unsure of President Trump's goals. The survey also revealed that 49% of Americans say they understand democratic socialist policies, while 47% do not, highlighting challenges for the progressive movement.
The poll, conducted over three days and concluding Sunday, found that 27% of respondents believe democratic socialists have at least some good ideas, while 51% believe they have few, if any. Similarly, 27% of respondents believe MAGA Republicans have at least some good ideas, while 57% see few or no good ideas from the group.
President Trump's approval rating rose to 37%, but 69% of Americans, including 40% of Republicans, feel he has not clearly articulated the goals of the military engagement in Iran. White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales stated that Trump's decisions are not influenced by "fluid opinion polls" and reaffirmed his commitment to national safety.
Public approval for the conflict has consistently remained below 40% since late February. The war has also contributed to a significant increase in gasoline prices, with averages exceeding $4 per gallon nationwide. The poll surveyed 1,248 U.S. adults nationwide and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.