March 18, 2026, 4:08 a.m. CT
How do individuals really feel in regards to the Trump administration throughout the Iran war? Polls present blended outcomes. President Donald Trump’s approval rating is decrease than ever amongst Mississippi voters.
Trump introduced strikes in Iran on Feb. 28. At the time, he mentioned it would last as long as 5 weeks.
Today, the war is in its third week, and there is no sign of it stopping. On March 13, the president mentioned it should finish “after I really feel it in my bones.”
Thirteen U.S. troops have died, in line with the latest depend. At least 200 have been injured. The Pentagon mentioned solely 10 are critically injured. More than 180 have reportedly returned to responsibility.
About 2,000 individuals have died throughout the Middle East. About 1,330 have been Iranian, in line with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations.
The U.S. says it has decimated a lot of Iran’s armed forces.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. His son has taken his place as supreme chief. Iran has managed to shut the Strait of Hormuz, inflicting a worldwide spike in vitality costs.
CNN, NBC and YouGov polls discovered that the majority voters disapproved of Iran strikes or Trump’s dealing with of the assault. Many expressed fears of escalation.
How do voters really feel about Iran war?
In a Fox News nationwide survey, 61% of these polled consider Iran poses “a real national security threat” to the United States. But that did not translate into assist for the war, which polled 50/50 for and in opposition to.
Trump’s job ranking on international coverage polled a 60% disapproval fee. The president’s total job efficiency ranking polled at 43% approval, in line with Fox.
In a Trafalgar Group poll taken after the assault on Iran, 53.9% accredited of “Operation Epic Fury” versus 40.6% that disapproved.
Trump’s total job approval ranking was 49.5% with a 48% disapproval ranking in the identical ballot.
A Quinnipiac Poll March 6-8, confirmed that 62% mentioned the White House did not provide a clear explanation for the navy motion. More than half (53%) opposed the U.S. strikes. Three out of 4 (74%) did not wish to ship floor troops.
The survey of 1,002 registered voters had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 share factors.
What is Donald Trump’s presidential approval ranking at this time?
Civiqs‘ approval ranking ballot could be damaged down by state. As of March 16, Trump had an approval ranking of 48% in Mississippi. About 47% don’t love him, and 5% are not sure.
It’s the bottom his approval ranking has been within the Magnolia State throughout each his phrases. The nearly even break up means voters are nearer to sharing the identical view of Trump than ever earlier than.
Here’s how the president’s total approval ratings look:
- AP News’ poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research says Trump’s approval ranking stands at 62% in opposition to and 36% for him as of Feb. 5.
- Fox News’ poll says Trump stands at 57% in opposition to, and 43% for as of March 2.
- The New York Times’ poll, which calculates a day by day common of a number of different polls, says Trump stands at 55% disapproval, 41% approval as of March 17.
- Reuters/Ipsos’ poll says Trump stands at 60% disapproval, 39% approval as of Feb. 28 via March 1.
- YouGov’s poll for The Economist says Trump stands at 55.3% unfavorable, 43.3% favorable, and 1.4% do not know as of March 16.
Contributing: Susan Page and Cybele Mayes-Osterman
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and e mail atmlegoas@gannett.com.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
