US public support for Iran war falls to record low as Trump approval holds at record low in polls.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released in late August 2026 found that only 31% of Americans support US military action against Iran, down from 34% earlier in August and 37% in March, with declining Republican support contributing to the drop. Trump's approval rating held at 33%, matching the lowest of his first and second terms. A separate UMass Amherst poll conducted August 21-26 found Trump's approval at 32%, a new low. The war, which began on February 28, 2026, has driven gas prices up by more than $1 per gallon and is seen as a political liability for Republicans ahead of November midterm elections.
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“Trump's approval holds at record low as US support for Iran war falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds” · Al Jazeera, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Reuters, The Hill, Politico