The Independent
Iran's
supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' as US lifts naval
blockade
the Memorandum of Understanding
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that a significant majority of
Americans continue to disapprove of Donald Trump's approach to Iran, even as
his administration recently announced a deal with Tehran.
The survey, conducted as Trump pivoted from military threats
to diplomatic overtures, underscores the deep unpopularity of the three-month
conflict, with public sentiment remaining largely unchanged despite the recent
agreement.
Approximately two-thirds, or 65%, of U.S. adults express
disapproval of how Trump is managing issues with Iran. This widespread
discontent, however, is sharply divided along partisan lines.
While the vast majority of Democrats and independents view
Trump’s actions negatively, only 28% of Republicans share this sentiment.
This mirrors his overall job approval, which stands at 37%,
consistent with an AP-NORC poll from May.
The survey, conducted between June 11 and 17, followed
Trump's decision to de-escalate military threats against Iran and coincided
with his announcement of a deal.
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from
Musandam, Oman (Reuters)
This agreement, finalized just before its signing on
Wednesday, authorized an end to the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
and allowed Iran to resume oil sales.
Beyond the immediate benefits for Iran, the deal also
reopens the strait without tolls for two months, restarts discussions between
the U.S. and Iran regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, and mandates that Tehran
dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Despite the agreement, some Republicans voiced
dissatisfaction.
Vice President J.D. Vance reacts to a question from a
reporter during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White
House on June 18 (Getty)
David Farrington, a 79-year-old Republican-leaning
independent from Fort Worth, Texas, expressed frustration that the deal focused
on the strait rather than securing more significant concessions on Iran’s
nuclear weapons program.
"Any agreement regarding the strait is hardly what I
would consider a recognizable concession on the part of Iran," Farrington
stated. "So, I consider that some fluff that attempts to make this
agreement look better when it’s not."
Public approval of Trump’s handling of Iran has remained
consistently low over recent months. Only about one-third of U.S. adults
approve of his approach in the new poll, a figure consistent with May’s
findings.
Just 33 percent of Americans approve of President Donald
Trump’s handling of the economy, three points lower than former President Joe
Biden’s lowest rating, according to a new Marist poll (AFP/Getty)
Donald McBride, a 28-year-old independent in Plano, Texas,
who voted for Trump, expressed frustration with the president's perceived
failure to uphold his campaign promise to avoid foreign wars.
"I would like the war to end," McBride said.
"The original objective of the war was to end the Iranian regime, and
that’s just not possible. I don’t really know why we’d continue fighting."
The poll indicates a broad desire among Americans for an end
to military action in Iran.
Khadija Amara, whom local residents said had not left her
home, fills a jerrycan with water as she sits among the rubble of a house,
which was damaged by an Israeli strike, in Qlaileh in the Tyre district,
southern Lebanon (Reuters)
Even with a deal on the horizon, 53% of U.S. adults believe
American military action against Iran had "gone too far," a slight
decrease from 59% in March.
Conversely, about 4 in 10 Republicans in the latest poll
considered the action "about right," while 37% felt it "had not
gone far enough."
Joan Jones, a 64-year-old independent in northwest Florida,
offered a contrasting view, asserting that the United States’ actions in Iran
were necessary to counter the perceived threat.
Tensions have been rising between Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump as the president criticizes recent Israeli attacks
in Lebanon (AFP/Getty)
"Those attacks are ultimately to protect us from
nuclear attacks," Jones explained. "I think we have to go through
that … and eliminate that worry so we don’t have that hovering over us."
Beyond Iran, Trump’s approach to Israel also garners limited
public support, with only about 34% of U.S. adults approving of his handling of
the issue.
Tensions have reportedly escalated between Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump, particularly after the president
criticized recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which were seen as jeopardizing
negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Trump arrives to attend a morning work meeting to
James Huffman, a 69-year-old Republican in Medway, Ohio,
believes Trump is employing an ineffective strategy with Netanyahu.
"Netanyahu is not going to do everything Trump wants.
He’s going to do what he wants," Huffman commented. "I just don’t
think it’s effective."
On the domestic front, approximately one-third of U.S.
adults approve of Trump’s economic policies.
About one-third of U.S. adults approve of Trump’s approach
to the economy. That’s in line with last month, and continues a challenging
stretch for Trump on the issue (Getty Images)
This figure remains consistent with last month’s poll,
highlighting a persistent challenge for the president on an issue he often
champions.
Joan Jones, the Florida independent, presents a more
optimistic outlook.
She observes bustling tourist traffic and long lines at
popular establishments in her community, such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and
Chick-fil-A, which she interprets as indicators of a robust economy.
"I think President Trump’s policies are contributing to
a better economy," Jones stated.
However, skepticism persists among other Republicans, a
potentially troubling sign for a president who prides himself on his business
acumen.
Only 69% of Republicans approve of his economic management,
a figure notably lower than the 78% who approve of his presidency overall.
Patricia Bailey, a 42-year-old Republican from Parkersburg,
West Virginia, describes an economy where prices have become unmanageable.
"I just said the other night, ordering pizza is for
rich people," she remarked. Bailey, who voted for Trump, added, "He’s
kind of let me down a little bit."
She believes that even if high prices predated Trump, he has
not fulfilled his promise to improve the economy. "I think he got so
distracted with the war that he forgot some old promises," she concluded.
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