An increasing number of Americans want Joe Biden to encourage Israel to stop military actions in Gaza; and Mr. Biden’s handling of the situation is now down to its lowest levels yet.
In the poll, conducted before Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel, there wasn’t much clamor among the U.S. public for U.S. military action against Iran, were Iran to strike Israel. More would instead have the U.S. support Israel’s next actions.
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And compared to last October, there are fewer Democrats and independents today who say the U.S. should send weapons and supplies to Israel.
Half the country believes the threat of terrorism will increase for both Israel and Americans as a result of the conflict.
Finally, underlining the importance of all this: most say how this matter is handled reflects on many things, including the U.S.’ morals and principles, as well as its security and strategic interests.
On the heels of the most recent inflation report, and the stock market drop that ensued, the months-long run-up of optimism about the economy has stalled for now.
Moreover, when the bulk of Americans who think things in the country aren’t going well are asked why that is, they say it’s the economy, more so than wars and events overseas.
This CBS News/YouGov survey was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,399 U.S. adult residents interviewed between April 9-12, 2024.
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