Trump just got a major surprise. He wasn’t expecting this.
And Donald Trump nearly fell out of his chair once he read these wild test results.
A fresh wave of division has swept across the United States, this time over the decision to join Israel in military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. The survey, conducted from June 22-24, captures the nation’s pulse in the wake of U.S. attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—following a series of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran.
Congressional Clashes Reflect Partisan Divide
On Capitol Hill, the debate has been fierce. Congressional Democrats have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to order the strikes, slamming their “unconstitutionality.”
Meanwhile, most Republican lawmakers have praised the president’s decisive action, viewing it as a critical step to block Iran’s path to nuclear weapons. This partisan split mirrors the sentiments of American voters, with 42% supporting the U.S. strikes and 51% opposing them, according to the Quinnipiac poll.
The results break sharply along party lines: 81% of Republicans back the military action, while 75% of Democrats oppose it. Independents lean against the strikes, with 60% expressing disapproval and 35% in favor.
“No ambivalence from Republicans on the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites. By a large margin, GOP voters give full-throated support to the mission,” said Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy.
Safety Concerns Loom Large
The poll reveals deep unease about the potential consequences of U.S. involvement. Half of voters—50%—believe the strikes make Americans less safe, while 42% feel they enhance national security.
Once again, party affiliation shapes perspectives: 76% of Democrats warn that targeting Iran’s nuclear program increases risks for Americans, while 80% of Republicans argue it bolsters safety.
An overwhelming 78% of voters express concern about the U.S. being pulled into a full-scale war with Iran, with 44% very concerned and 34% somewhat concerned. Only 22% dismiss the possibility.
“American voters, most of whom are not supportive of the country joining in the Israel-Iran conflict, are extremely troubled by the possibility that involvement could metastasize and draw the U.S. into a direct war with Iran,” Malloy noted.
Views on U.S.-Israel Ties
The poll also sheds light on attitudes toward U.S. support for Israel. A notable 42% of voters believe the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, marking the highest level of skepticism since Quinnipiac began asking the question in January 2017.
Meanwhile, 45% say the level of support is appropriate, and just 5%—a record low—argue the U.S. falls short in backing its ally. On Israel’s own military actions against Iranian nuclear and military sites, 50% of voters express support, while 40% oppose them. Republicans overwhelmingly approve (80%), while 60% of Democrats disagree.
A Volatile Moment in the Middle East
The poll follows a turbulent sequence of events. Recently, Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, prompting retaliation from Tehran. The U.S. entered the fray on Saturday night, with President Trump announcing successful strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Iran responded with attacks on a U.S. air base in Qatar. Earlier this week, Trump signaled a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, framing the U.S. actions as a targeted effort to disrupt Iran’s nuclear ambitions without plunging the nation into a wider conflict.
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