NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
Coverage of NORC Center for Public Affairs Research in the Nexus archive.
- Support for Israeli-US war on Iran falls as most Americans call it pointless
Public support in the United States for the war on Iran has declined, with two-thirds of adults calling it pointless and not worth pursuing. A poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found only 20% support for continuing US military operations against Iran, while 30% advocate halting attacks and seeking a ceasefire through negotiations.
- US presidents' approval ratings when they left office, ranked
President Donald Trump's approval ratings range between 30% and 37% according to recent polls, reflecting low public approval similar to Joe Biden's tenure. Gallup, which tracked presidential approval for nearly 90 years, ended the practice in 2025, shifting focus to policy polling. Richard Nixon left office with a 24% approval rating in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal.