U.S. President Donald Trump stops and talks to the media before he boards Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House on June 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
New poll shows how Americans feel about Trump's decision to strike Iran

According to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran is broadly unpopular with Americans, with 56% to 44% disapproving of the strikes. CNN's David Chalian breaks down the results.

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