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Donald Trump's Iran War Unpopular With Jewish Americans—New Poll

Donald Trump's Iran War Unpopular With Jewish Americans—New Poll

Summary

A new poll from the Jewish Electorate Institute shows that 55% of Jewish Americans do not support President Trump's war with Iran. The survey included 800 registered Jewish voters and indicates concerns about the war's impact on Jewish communities.

Key Facts

  • 55% of Jewish American respondents disapprove of U.S. military action against Iran.
  • 32% of respondents approve of the military action.
  • Nearly half of the respondents strongly disapprove of the war.
  • About 75% of respondents said President Trump should have obtained congressional approval before taking military action.
  • 60% believe the Iran war will be a major topic of discussion at Passover seders.
  • Over half of the respondents are concerned about antisemitism resulting from the conflict.
  • 54% of Jewish voters worry about long-term effects on U.S.-Israel relations.
  • President Trump referred to the action as a "military decimation" rather than a war.

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