Americans bleak about finances, most call using military against Iran a mistake: Poll
A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reveals growing financial pessimism among Americans, with half expecting gas prices to rise further and nearly a quarter saying they are falling behind financially. Most Americans believe using U.S. military force against Iran was a mistake and feel it has increased the risk of terrorism, while also expressing skepticism about diplomatic efforts to halt Iran's nuclear program. The poll also shows widespread disapproval of a Trump social media post threatening Iran, with negative reactions crossing party lines.
- ▪Half of Americans expect gas prices to increase further in the next year.
- ▪40% say they are not as well off financially as when Trump became president in 2025.
- ▪Most Americans believe U.S. military action against Iran was a mistake and has increased terrorism risk.
- ▪Nearly a quarter of Americans (23%) say they are falling behind financially, up from 17% in February.
- ▪A slim majority of Republicans joined most others in reacting negatively to Trump's 'civilization will die' social media post.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAmericans are increasingly bleak about their own finances, most say using the US military against Iran was a mistake: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos pollHalf of Americans expect gas prices to rise even more.ByEmily GuskinMay 1, 2026, 6:01 AM2:47In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, traffic moves past a sign for a Mobil gas station on April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore.
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