What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  LINLEY SANDERS and STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEINFebruary 26, 2026 at 02:53 PM
What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
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A new AP-NORC poll reveals that many American adults remain concerned about Iran's nuclear program as the U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks in Geneva. The poll, conducted February 19-23, found that roughly half of U.S. adults are "extremely" or "very" concerned that Iran's nuclear program poses a direct threat to the United States. Despite this concern, the poll indicates that many Americans do not have high trust in President Donald Trump's judgment regarding the use of military force abroad. The U.S. seeks a deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program, while Iran maintains it isn't pursuing weapons. Trump, who previously withdrew from an earlier nuclear agreement, has threatened military action to constrain Iran's atomic program.

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Most Americans, 61%, say Iran is an “enemy” of the U.S.

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Trump, who scrapped an earlier nuclear agreement with Iran during his first term, has repeatedly threatened to use force.

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The survey was conducted Feb. 19-23, as military tensions built in the Middle East between the United States and Iran.

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About half of U.S. adults are “extremely” or “very” concerned that Iran’s nuclear program poses a direct threat to the United States.

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A new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat.

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iran nuclear program 80% military force 70% trump's judgment 60% nuclear talks 50% iran-us relations 50% us foreign policy 40%

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