"A CNN poll shows 59% of Americans disapprove of the attack. The poll also found that 60% of Americans don't believe President Donald Trump has "a clear plan for handling the situation" and 62% said Trump "should get congressional approval for any further military action.""
"Only 27% think Trump made "enough of an effort at diplomacy before launching the attack." And 59% say they don't trust Trump to make the right decisions on the use of force in Iran."
"During his election night speech in 2024, Trump said, "I'm not going to start a war. I'm going to stop wars." Back in 2023, The Wall Street Journal gave space to JD Vance, Trump's future running mate, to write an op-ed with this headline: "Trump's Best Foreign Policy? Not Starting Any Wars.""
Following the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran, polling data reveals significant American disapproval. A CNN survey found 59% of Americans disapprove of the attack, while 60% lack confidence in President Trump's plan for handling the situation. Additionally, 62% of respondents believe Trump should obtain congressional approval before taking further military action. Only 27% believe Trump made sufficient diplomatic efforts before launching the attack, and 59% distrust his decision-making regarding military force in Iran. Republican support stands notably higher at 77%, contrasting with Trump's 2024 campaign messaging emphasizing peace and avoiding wars.
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