Trump voters angry over Iran, economy, poll finds: ‘Ordering pizza is for rich people’
“He’s kind of let me down,” one Republican said. “I think he got so distracted with the war that he forgot some old promises."
Ryan Cooper 
A new AP-NORC poll reveals that while President Donald Trump's overall approval rating remains locked at 37%, Americans are showing significant disapproval of his handling of the conflict with Iran. The survey, conducted between June 11 and June 17, captures public sentiment during a volatile period as Trump announced a deal with Iran and shifted from an aggressive stance to reopened negotiations.
Public Discontent with Iran Conflict
The three-month war has proven deeply unpopular, with 65% of U.S. adults disapproving of the president's management of the situation. While the shift from threats to diplomacy—including the lifting of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz—concluded just before the deal was signed, the public remains skeptical. Though opposition is lopsidedly partisan, even some Republicans expressed frustration that this week’s agreement allows Iran to freely resume oil exports without addressing nuclear concerns more aggressively.
Strained Expectations
For some Trump supporters, the issue isn't just geopolitical—it is personal. Donald McBride, a 28-year-old voter from Plano, Texas, noted his disappointment that the president failed to uphold campaign promises regarding foreign intervention. Others, like David Farrington of Fort Worth, labeled the concessions in the Strait of Hormuz as "fluff." Data confirms that 53% of adults believe U.S. military action has gone too far, according to reports like this March study.
Economic Woes Hit Home
Beyond foreign policy, Trump faces an uphill battle with the economy, an area where his approval continues to struggle compared to previous benchmarks from an AP-NORC poll conducted in May. While some citizens point to busy local businesses as signs of prosperity, others feel the sting of inflation. Patricia Bailey, a Republican from West Virginia, summarized the frustration of many families: "I just said the other night, ordering pizza is for rich people."
As Trump balances tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—who faces rising friction with the White House over regional strategies—the president's ability to maintain his core base on economic and foreign policy issues faces a challenging stretch.
