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Americans remain critical of Trump administration’s approach to Iran

Pew Research Center · Andrew Daniller · last updated

Two months into the U.S. military conflict with Iran, Americans continue to express significant doubts about how President Donald Trump and his administration are handling the situation.

About six-in-ten Americans (62%) disapprove of Trump’s handling of the military action against Iran, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. That includes 45% who strongly disapprove. Just over a third (36%) approve.

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