Government and International Affairs

State of the Facts 2026

Public trust in information from the federal government has declined across a range of major issues compared with 2024.

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Trump’s approval on immigration remains steady

Three in 10 adults approve of the way ICE is enforcing immigration laws. Approval of President Trump’s handling of immigration, the economy, and health care remains similar to recent months.

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Most say the war with Iran is not worth fighting

A quarter of Americans think the war should be stopped immediately and a quarter think military action should continue. Roughly 3 in 10 want to pause military action while seeking a renewed ceasefire.

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Democrats are increasingly supportive of the Palestinians, while support for Israel declines

Overall, 31% of Americans say Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide, while 2 in 10 say is has not. Just about half of the public feels they don’t know enough about the situation to say.