Republicans support Trump's Iran deal - until they find out what's actually in it, poll shows
Key Points:
- A new poll by J.L. Partners reveals that Republican voters initially supported the preliminary peace deal with Iran by 62% to 20%, but support dropped to 32% after hearing details of the memorandum of understanding (MOU).
- Key concerns among GOP voters include the waiver of sanctions allowing Iranian oil sales, the US agreement not to impose new penalties during a 60-day negotiation period, and the lack of requirements for Iran to halt funding terrorist proxies or dismantle its nuclear and missile programs.
- 63% of Republican voters oppose any deal unless Iran surrenders its enriched uranium and dismantles its nuclear facilities, a major sticking point in ongoing negotiations following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
- Over half of respondents support Israel's right to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon even if it risks jeopardizing a deal with Iran, while only 30% prioritize reopening the Strait of Hormuz through a peace agreement.
- The poll also shows mixed opinions on the outcome of the conflict, with 44% believing the US won the war, 19% favoring Iran, and the rest seeing it as a tie or uncertain; Republican voters are similarly divided on which side secured the better peace deal.