A recent nationwide poll indicates that nearly 70 percent of Americans believe the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, representing a five-point increase since July. The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, found that 71 percent of adults disapprove of former President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, while 69 percent consider the war in Iran not worth the effort.
The poll surveyed over 2,000 US adults and revealed significant discontent with Trump's management of the economy and rising prices, with only 17 percent approving of his approach to the cost of living and 26 percent approving of his overall economic management, both figures marking new lows.
Concerns regarding fuel costs have increased, with about half of respondents expressing deep worries about affording gas, up from 39 percent in July. Similarly, around half are highly concerned about food affordability.
As Trump begins his midterm campaign, he is focusing on rallying the Republican base, starting in Texas and Oklahoma, amid voter anxiety related to the economic impacts of the war on Iran. Despite frustrations, two-thirds of Republicans surveyed attribute rising prices to factors beyond Trump's control, while about one-third link them directly to his policies.
The poll results suggest that more than half of respondents feel the national economy and the country overall have worsened since Trump took office again in 2025. In a recent interview with TIME magazine, Trump acknowledged the potential impact of the war on his party's prospects in the upcoming elections, stating, “It’s possible,” but later added that it should help because “Iran will not have a nuclear weapon.” He also dismissed negative poll results, claiming that “pollsters are corrupt” and that the unfavorable polls are “fake,” asserting he could defeat any opponent by “20 points.”