A new poll published by the New York Post says there is a striking gap between President Donald Trump’s policy direction and the views of his supporters. The survey found that many Americans, especially Republicans, favor regime change in Iran over reaching an agreement with Tehran.
According to the report, the public’s preferred way to address the Iranian threat is to remove the current government rather than strike a deal that leaves it in power. The article says the Trump administration has been working to promote a memorandum of understanding, but the polling suggests that view is not shared by much of Trump’s base.
Among MAGA voters, 51% said they support replacing Iran’s regime, while only 25% backed a diplomatic solution. That is a 2-to-1 margin against any deal that would preserve the current leadership in Tehran.
The same trend also appeared among Republicans more broadly, indicating a significant disconnect between public opinion in that camp and the president’s current diplomatic approach. The article says the findings point to deep polarization on the issue, but a clear preference within the Republican base for regime change.
