Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war
FILE-Demonstrators protest the Iran war near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump delivers remarks on November 2, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
A majority of Americans are calling on Congress to end the ongoing war with Iran based on a new poll.
The conflict has led to soaring fuel prices as President Donald Trump has defended the war as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Researchers for the Reuters/Ipsos poll gathered responses online and nationwide from 1,705 people.
Over 50% of Americans want Congress to end war with Iran
Dig deeper:
Reuters/Ipsos conducted a recent four-day poll that reveals 71% of Americans want the newly elected majority Democratic Congress to pass legislation to end the conflict with Iran that President Donald Trump began with Israel in February.
Separately, the poll noted that 62% of respondents said they would support an effort to repeal tariffs on imports implemented by the Trump administration.
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Trump has asserted that tariffs will bolster the United States industry by safeguarding it from inexpensive imports.
Democrats won their biggest majorities in the Senate and House since 2008 in last week's midterm elections.
Reuters reported that party leaders have pledged to address cost of living concerns, claiming they will attempt to force an end to the Iran war. Many in the Democratic Party have sworn to end Trump's tariffs.
Some Americans oppose Trump impeachment
What they're saying:
Approximately 42% of respondents think it would be "bad for the country" if the new Congress attempted to impeach President Donald Trump, compared with 33% who stated it would be good for the country. The poll noted that the remaining respondents weren't sure or didn't answer the question.
Reuters reported that Democrats are split on how to bring down healthcare costs, and disagree on how aggressively to target Trump, including whether to impeach him or members within his administration.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to face a House impeachment vote this week after Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment on Monday.
Meanwhile, about 45% of respondents in the poll said they have a favorable view of Democrats, compared to 51% who had an unfavorable view.
Another 35% had a favorable view of Republicans and 60% viewed them unfavorably, according to the poll.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Reuters/Ipsos poll, which gathered responses online from 1,705 people. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.