Trump Iran War Polling 'Avalanche': Majority of Americans Just Want Troops Home ASAP

May 27 — A string of recent polls reveal the American public is rapidly losing patience and trust in Trump’s Iran policy, with growing numbers calling the conflict not worth the cost and demanding a swift end to U.S. military action in the region. A Fox News survey finds just 39% of voters back "open-ended warfare until objectives are met," compared to 61% who favor setting a concrete withdrawal timeline. A joint New York Times-Siena College poll found 52% of voters say the U.S. should halt military action in Iran even if a nuclear deal with Tehran falls through. Meanwhile, only 22% of respondents think the U.S. can "fully succeed" in destroying Iran’s nuclear program through military action, while 65% of Americans doubt a ceasefire would actually stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Reports suggest Trump’s previously stated "unconditional surrender" and other hardline objectives are shifting, and a recently revealed potential peace deal is drawing fierce pushback from GOP hawks. Some have even warned the agreement could leave Iran stronger than it was before the conflict began. A separate CNN poll offers a dim view of Trump’s credibility on the Iran issue: just 20% of Americans "strongly trust" his ability to handle the crisis, while 59% say they either "somewhat trust" him or do not trust him at all. Analysts argue Trump has failed to lay out a clear, realistic endgame plan for U.S. involvement in Iran, and has not convinced the American public to back a prolonged military engagement. He now faces mounting pressure from both public opinion and within his own party.