Trump’s Approval on Iran Remains Low Even as an Interim Deal to End Fighting Materialized, a New AP-NORC Poll Finds
The survey found 65% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, even after a ceasefire framework reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a 14-point framework agreement with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls for two months and initiating a 60-day negotiation period over Tehran's nuclear program.
- Public disapproval of Trump's handling of Iran remains high at 65%, according to an AP-NORC poll, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with the three-month conflict that began on February 28.
- Critics in Congress, including Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, condemned the $300 billion reconstruction fund, warning the deal "negotiates away the victories of Operation Epic Fury."
- Defending the deal on Friday, Trump claimed Tehran was "FINISHED," yet tensions escalated as he publicly criticized recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, complicating diplomatic efforts.
- Economists remain cautious about inflation relief, as Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute warned oil prices will likely stay elevated through 2027 due to infrastructure damage, potentially hampering Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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Americans Tentatively Say With Peace Deal Signed U.S. Will Be Better Off Than Before As Trump’s Approval Rebounds
By Manzanita Miller In a matter of a few days, President Donald Trump may have altered the trajectory of the most pressing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East right now, the way Americans view the conflict, and his own approval rating. On Wednesday, President Trump signed a 14-point agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire, which kicks off a 60-day period of further negotiations to come to lasting peace and end the conflict once and for …
POLITICS: Trump’s bargain with Iran: Letters
The Issue: Various concessions to the Iranian regime made in President Trump’s 14-point peace deal. President Trump’s Iran deal appears to be an Obama redux (“For Tehran, with love,” June 17). Even though Israel did the heavy lifting in taking out top regime figures, the president dropped the ball in not following up and destroying the rest of the drone and missile factories. Without the regime change that the people thought would be delivered, …
Despite the recent understanding with Tehran, Trump's disapproval of foreign policy remains high. Survey reveals that two thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump's management of Iran.
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