Most Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, poll finds
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- The article presents findings from an AP-NORC poll detailing public opinion on U.S. military actions in Iran, gas prices, and political divisions. It highlights concerns about excessive military action, rising gas costs, and bipartisan support for keeping oil prices low. The piece also notes mixed reactions to President Trump's handling of the situation and his foreign policy decisions.
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“Most Americans believe recent U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, and many are worried about affording gasoline, according to a new AP-NORC poll.”
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“About 59% of Americans say that the U.S. military action in Iran has been excessive.”
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“45% are 'extremely' or 'very' concerned about being able to afford gas in the next few months, up from 30% in an AP-NORC poll conducted shortly after Mr. Trump won re-election.”
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“About two-thirds of Americans say that it should be an 'extremely' or 'very' important foreign policy goal for the U.S. to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
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“About 4 in 10 U.S. adults continue to approve of Mr. Trump’s performance as president, which is unchanged from last month.”
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“The AP-NORC poll of 1,150 adults was conducted March 19-23 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel.”
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“Keeping the price at the pump down is the rare goal that unites Americans in both major political parties.”
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“About three-quarters of Republicans and about two-thirds of Democrats say it’s highly important to prevent U.S. oil and gas prices from going up.”
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“About 8 in 10 Republicans say this [preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon] is at least 'very' important, compared with about half of Democrats.”
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“About 9 in 10 Democrats and about 6 in 10 independents say the Iran attacks have 'gone too far.'”
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“Just under half of Americans oppose airstrikes targeting Iranian leaders and military targets in Iran.”
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“About half of U.S. adults have 'only a little' trust or 'none at all' in Mr. Trump regarding military decisions outside the U.S.”
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“About 6 in 10 Americans 'somewhat' or 'strongly' oppose deploying U.S. troops on the ground to fight Iran.”
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“About 34% of U.S. adults approve of the way Mr. Trump is handling foreign policy, similar to his approval rating on Iran in the new poll.”
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