An FT nationwide poll shows 58% of US voters say the Trump administration's
Military confrontation with Iran is not worth the economic and strategic cost.
With inflation high and war spending mounting, Republicans' midterm prospects
have dimmed. The White House has asked Congress for an additional $670 billion
in federal appropriations to cover accumulated war costs. Only 31% of
respondents said recent skirmishes strengthened US negotiating position, while
44% said they weakened US leverage. Voters also cited the conflict as a material
factor pushing up consumer goods and gasoline prices year-to-date.
