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New poll delivers brutal verdict on Trump’s Iran war: not worth it
NJ.com ^ | Jul. 30, 2026 | Manny Gómez

Posted on 07/30/2026 7:30:56 AM PDT by Trump20162020

Two-thirds of Americans believe the war in Iran has not been worth fighting.

A new AP-NORC poll found that roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults say the war that began Feb. 28 is not worthwhile. The sentiment is shared by the vast majority of Democrats (87%) and independents (68%), as well as 37% of Republicans.

The AP-NORC poll, conducted July 23-27, surveyed 1,165 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.

(Excerpt) Read more at nj.com ...


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To: rlmorel
we wouldn’t attack these jackass “messengers” if they ever delivered anything OTHER than TDS inspired content.

Not every piece of bad news about Trump is "TDS inspired." Sometimes it's simply the truth.

But I get it. You prefer to live in a safe space, where you're only exposed to happy news.

41 posted on 07/30/2026 8:04:24 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Trump20162020

It’s pretty easy to get such a result when the war is unresolved and the MSM is heavily biased.

Plus, I suppose the poll never asked what the hell a practical alternative would be, or, “Is it acceptable for Iran to gain nuclear weapons?”


42 posted on 07/30/2026 8:05:18 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: MrRelevant
"...Being President is not a popularity contest..."

Hahaha...but you are so wrong there, Mr. Relevant!

It isn't a popularity contest to thinking people, but there appears to be a shortage of them lately, and people are pushing the opinions of the non-thinking personnel and trying to convince others that those non-thinking people are correct in their opinion.

43 posted on 07/30/2026 8:05:35 AM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est)
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To: Trump20162020; All
Thank you for posting Trump20162020.

New poll delivers brutal verdict on Trump’s Iran war: not worth it


As another FReeper has indicated, if pollsters have access to Democratic gerrymandering maps, then they can basically cherry-pick their poll participants for any result that they want.

44 posted on 07/30/2026 8:06:15 AM PDT by Amendment10
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To: 1Old Pro

2/3rds of Americans need to try joining a water protest in Iran...


45 posted on 07/30/2026 8:06:43 AM PDT by Paul R. (Old Viking saying: "Never be more than 3 steps away from your weapon ... or a Uriah Heep song!" ;-))
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To: rlmorel
How about we DO something when it is required rather than wringing our hands in fear that an election might be lost? That takes courage. Real courage and backbone to do WHAT is needed, WHEN it is needed.

Amen.

We should be done with political footballs. That only prolongs a long slide into hell.

Trump KNEW that an open conflict with Iran would be an immediate hit on his approval, would likely jar the economy, and cause a rise in inflation through fuel supply disruptions, causing real pain. He had to know that this was absolutely necessary to ensure the long-term survival and safety of U.S. interests, including at home. That is real courage, leading the brigade into battle despite the naysayers.

46 posted on 07/30/2026 8:06:52 AM PDT by fwdude (Why is there a "far/radical right," but damned if they'll admit that there is a far/radical left)
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To: bray

Have you got one you like better?


47 posted on 07/30/2026 8:08:27 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: V_TWIN
Yep, we still have people who think that the elections are not being cheated on.

they even like to blame the people of a state for "you voted for this".

Its frightening to see what people choose to believe, we still have people out there wearing masks

48 posted on 07/30/2026 8:08:37 AM PDT by KTM rider
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To: Trump20162020

Another Trump hater poll created by the Trump haters in the communist DemonRAT “media”. (((YAWN)))


49 posted on 07/30/2026 8:08:42 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Gen Zers are the same mental midgets who ate Tide pods as toddlers.)
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To: Angelino97; MinorityRepublican

You might want to revisit your understanding of the events in Iran in 1953. Furthermore, if you study the actual history of Iran you’d find that reactionary elements within Iran began the unrest in 1906 as the feudal structure of the Qajar Dynasty was coming to an end.

https://globalsecurityreview.com/irans-1953-coup-that-wasnt/


50 posted on 07/30/2026 8:09:00 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: Trump20162020

Homeland Iron Dome 🇺🇲 📡 here🇺🇲. Stay home from Everywhere.


51 posted on 07/30/2026 8:09:04 AM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by 🙏 the prophesied set before you." ) I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite warriors. 10.5.6.5 These Days)
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To: rlmorel
Disgusting short sighted cowardice is how I see it, it it isn’t just TDS.

It's a matter of priorities.

I'd prefer Trump focus on purely domestic issues.

Stop protecting Ukraine and Israel. Stop bullying Denmark and Greenland. Leave Venezuela and Cuba alone.

Focus on the U.S., not the world.

52 posted on 07/30/2026 8:09:10 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: shelterguy

(A) Apparently President Trump was in accord with his predecessors from 2017 to 2021.

(B) The rationale for this war was an “imminent threat,” NOT “47 years of war.” The 47 years tagline wasn’t employed till months after the inception of the conflict,


53 posted on 07/30/2026 8:11:21 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: Angelino97
No, you can't read.

I did not say "every piece of bad news about Trump is TDS inspired". You said that.

Your reading comprehension skills apparently need work. I said verbatim: "Of course, the truth is, we wouldn’t attack these jackass “messengers” if they ever delivered anything OTHER than TDS inspired content."

That is what I said. And in the context of the usual suspects, of which you appear to be one (or at least you took offense, so I assume you think you are one of them) that is largely true.

54 posted on 07/30/2026 8:11:49 AM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est)
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To: Paul R.
2/3rds of Americans need to try joining a water protest in Iran...

What a stupid, meaningless comment.

The Iran war is bad for the U.S.

That Americans are not free to protest in Iran is utterly irrelevant.

55 posted on 07/30/2026 8:12:22 AM PDT by Angelino97
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To: Miami Rebel

Did they do the headline before or after the poll? You can make a poll say whatever you want.


56 posted on 07/30/2026 8:14:21 AM PDT by bray (Thank God for Israel)
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To: Miami Rebel

You are correct on both points.


57 posted on 07/30/2026 8:14:37 AM PDT by volare737 ( Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: Miami Rebel

You must be very young. You have not seen this threat growing for decades.


58 posted on 07/30/2026 8:15:45 AM PDT by shelterguy
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To: 1Old Pro

“2/3rds of Americans have no idea how powerful a nuclear bomb is and how crazy the Iranians are.”

*************

Absolutely true. Nor do they understand the full range of implications of lunatics having nuclear weapons and the willingness to use them.

Unfortunately Trump has not made much of an effort to educate the American people about the full range of ramifications of this threat. Perhaps he doesn’t want to frighten people or spook the markets but a big part of his job is to build support for both domestic and foreign initiatives. I think he and the country would benefit from hearing less in the way of braggadocio and more about about the implications of what we’re trying to accomplish in Iran. JMHO


59 posted on 07/30/2026 8:15:57 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: SteelPSUGOP
Let’s be clear, Iran started this.......in 1979.

Really? What were the Algiers Accords of 1981 all about?

60 posted on 07/30/2026 8:16:14 AM PDT by Alberta's Child (If I leave here, it’s because I’m tired of arguing with geriatric parrots wearing MAGA hats.)
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