Most Americans Disapprove Of Trump’s Handling Of Iran
Polling Correspondent
– June 3, 2026
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Among all adults, 29% said they approve, 64% disapprove, and 7% had no opinion.
Men were slightly more positive than women, with 33% approving and 62% disapproving, compared with 25% approving and 65% disapproving among women.
Approval varied by age group.
Among adults aged 18–29, 20% approved and 71% disapproved.
For those 30–44, 23% approved and 69% disapproved.
Among 45-64 year-olds, 33% approved and 60% disapproved.
Adults aged 65+ were the most approving, with 38% approving and 56% disapproving.
The polling indicates that Trump’s handling of Iran is broadly unpopular among U.S. adults, with nearly two-thirds disapproving. Women and younger adults express the strongest opposition, while older voters are comparatively more supportive. The gender and age splits suggest that disapproval is concentrated among demographics that are more likely to favour multilateral and diplomatic approaches to foreign policy, whereas older Americans may be more receptive to a confrontational or security-focused stance. Overall, the result highlights a clear generational and gender divide in perceptions of Trump’s foreign policy performance.
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