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A large majority of Americans want a new Congress, which will be controlled by Democrats, to end the war with Iran and repeal President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a new U.S. poll. The Reuters/Ipsos survey points to strong pressure on Congress to act quickly amid concerns about the cost of living, AnewZ reports.
The four-day poll concluded on November 9. Seventy-one percent of respondents supported legislation to end the war with Iran. The proposal was backed by 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans.
Sixty-two percent of respondents said they would support repealing tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imported goods.
In last week’s midterm elections, Democrats secured their largest majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives since 2008. The result was seen as a strong rebuke of Trump’s Republican Party over rising costs and an unpopular war. The new Congress will begin work on January 3.
The war has caused fuel prices to rise sharply, adding to inflation already driven higher by tariffs Trump imposed on hundreds of imported goods.
Trump has defended the conflict as a necessary step to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He says the tariffs protect American industry from cheap imports.
Democratic leaders have pledged to tackle the cost of living and work to end the war. Many members of the party have also promised to repeal the tariffs.
Cooperation and congressional priorities
Large majorities in both parties said it was important for Trump to work with Democrats, and for Democratic leaders in the new Congress to cooperate with the president.
Nine in 10 respondents said the cost of living should be a focus during Congress’s first 100 days. Fewer respondents named artificial intelligence regulation, immigration reform and climate change as priorities.
The poll also found that some Americans are wary of Democrats using their new powers against Trump. Forty-two percent of respondents said an attempt by Congress to impeach Trump would be bad for the country, while 33% said it would be good. The rest were undecided or declined to answer.
Democrats are divided over how forcefully to act against the president and members of his Cabinet. The House of Representatives is due to hold an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against him.
After the elections, Trump said he would “probably” reach an understanding with Democrats. At the same time, he nominated Stephen Miller, who has called the Democratic Party an extremist group within the country, to serve as White House chief of staff.
Both parties have low approval ratings
Trump’s approval rating stood at 32%, near the lowest levels of his political career. Democrats also fared poorly: 45% of Americans viewed the party positively and 51% negatively. For Republicans, the figures were 35% and 60%, respectively.
Asked which party would do a better job regulating artificial intelligence, 28% of respondents chose Democrats and 20% chose Republicans. The rest were undecided or chose neither party.
The online poll surveyed 1,705 adults across the United States. Its margin of error is about two percentage points.
