Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump Iran war

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 71% of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority U.S. Congress to pass legislation ending the war with Iran. This includes 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans, according to Navy Times.

The conflict with Iran began in February under President Donald Trump alongside U.S. ally Israel. The war has contributed to higher fuel prices, exacerbating inflation and the cost of living, which has been a major concern for voters.

Democrats won their largest majorities in both the Senate and House since at least 2008 in the recent midterm elections, seen as a rebuke to Trump's policies on costs and the unpopular war. They will take office on January 3 and have pledged to address these issues.

In addition to ending the war, 62% of poll respondents support repealing tariffs on imports imposed by the Trump administration, which have also contributed to inflation. Trump has defended both the war and tariffs as necessary for national security and protecting American industry.

The Hill editorial emphasized that while Democrats seek to end the conflict, they should avoid replacing Trump's approach with similar hubris, noting that how the hostilities end is important.