Trump faces growing backlash after new poll finds overwhelming majority of Americans want the Iran war over and oppose renewed fighting
Florida – Public frustration over the war with Iran appears to be growing across the United States, with new polling showing that a large majority of Americans want the conflict to come to an end and do not want to see another round of fighting.
The findings arrive at a difficult moment for President Donald Trump as questions continue to surround his handling of the conflict, the economic effects of the war, and the future of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.
A new CBS poll released Sunday found that 78 percent of Americans want the war to be finished without any renewed hostilities. The survey also showed that 69 percent believe the conflict was not worth the costs involved. The numbers represent a significant challenge for the administration, which has spent months arguing that military action was necessary to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The results suggest many Americans remain unconvinced.
Even in Florida, one of Trump’s strongest political states, opinions on the war have not been universally favorable. Trump carried Florida comfortably in the 2024 election, defeating former Vice President Kamala Harris by 13 percentage points. Yet an April survey conducted by Civiqs found that 52 percent of Floridians opposed the Iran war, while 44 percent supported it.
The divide inside the Sunshine State largely followed party lines. Republican voters overwhelmingly approved of Trump’s performance as president, while Democratic voters expressed almost unanimous opposition. Among all Florida voters surveyed, more people disapproved of Trump’s performance than approved.
Ceasefire faces growing pressure
The polling was released as the future of the ceasefire remains uncertain.
Although U.S. and Iranian officials recently agreed to extend a ceasefire arrangement, events across the Middle East have continued to threaten the agreement. Fighting involving Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants has increased tensions throughout the region, while Iranian officials have again announced restrictions involving the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil.
The waterway plays a major role in global energy markets, carrying a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply. Concerns over disruptions there have already affected fuel prices and contributed to economic anxiety among consumers.
Early Sunday, Trump revealed that he had delivered a direct warning to Iranian leaders regarding the strait.
According to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, the president said he told Iranian officials that “you close [the Strait of Hormuz] and you won’t have a country.”
Yingst further reported that Trump claimed he warned them, “You won’t even make it back to your f**king country,” before adding: “We’ll take over the rest of the country.”
The comments quickly attracted attention because they appeared to raise the possibility of a much stronger U.S. response if Iran moved to block the vital shipping route again.
Despite the harsh rhetoric, there has been little indication that the administration is actively preparing for a full-scale invasion of Iran. Such a move would likely face strong opposition from voters, especially given the latest polling results showing widespread fatigue with the conflict.
Americans question the cost of the war
The CBS survey found that nearly six in ten Americans believe the war created more problems than it solved.
Before the conflict began, public opinion surveys already showed skepticism about claims that Iran represented an immediate threat. Since then, questions have continued to emerge regarding the administration’s strategy and planning.
One area that has drawn criticism is the handling of the Strait of Hormuz. The White House spent weeks attempting to build an international coalition to reopen the route after disruptions affected global shipping. Those efforts ultimately failed, leading the U.S. Navy to escort a limited number of vessels through the area.
The economic impact has also remained a concern.
Gasoline prices rose sharply after the conflict erupted, affecting drivers across the country, including Florida residents. While prices have eased somewhat following the ceasefire agreement, they remain above levels seen before the war began.
The human cost has also weighed heavily on public opinion. Since hostilities started in February, 13 American service members have died. Seven were killed during Iranian attacks on facilities across the Middle East, while six others lost their lives in a refueling aircraft crash in Iraq.
Political risks ahead
The growing public dissatisfaction could create political problems for Republicans as the midterm elections approach.
Members of the GOP in both the House and Senate are watching developments closely. Some Republicans have welcomed the ceasefire extension and hope it will hold. Others want stronger guarantees from Iran before supporting any long-term reduction in military pressure.
At the same time, Vice President JD Vance was in Switzerland for another round of discussions with Iranian representatives. However, uncertainty surrounding Trump’s latest comments has raised questions about how those negotiations may proceed.
For now, the message from voters appears increasingly clear. Many Americans are ready to move beyond the conflict and focus on stability rather than escalation. The CBS poll, conducted between June 17 and June 19, suggests that support for continued military confrontation is limited, while concerns about economic costs, casualties, and regional instability continue to grow.
As ceasefire talks continue and tensions remain high, the administration faces the difficult task of balancing security concerns with a public that increasingly wants the war to become part of the past rather than the future.
