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Voters split on whether Iran strikes were necessary: Survey
A Morning Consult survey finds 51% of registered voters believe strikes required congressional approval amid fears of full-scale war and rising gas prices.
- Morning Consult's poll of 1,618 registered U.S. voters on Feb. 28, 2026, shows nearly equal division: 41% say the strikes were necessary, while 42% prefer diplomacy.
- Amid cost concerns, Morning Consult found 63% of registered U.S. voters favor diplomacy or boosting domestic energy production, while 63% worry about gas prices and only 18% want to proceed regardless.
- Regarding ground troops, the poll found 51% of registered U.S. voters say the president should have sought congressional approval, including 21% of Republicans.
- Polling shows no immediate rally, with Trump's approval ratings steady at 44%-53% and 60% of registered U.S. voters fearing full-scale war.
- Republican voters back prolonged operations, as 55% support staying involved in Iran 'as long as it takes,' while independents lean toward diplomacy and older voters show mixed views.
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The Straits TimesIran crisis tests Trump standing with young men who helped power 2024 win
MANCHESTER, N.H. — When Michael Leary learned the United States had struck Iran, he questioned whether the move honored the “America First” pledge that earned his vote for President Donald Trump and feared it could pull the country into another Middle East quagmire.
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Total News Sources6
Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
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