President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to defend a newly negotiated peace agreement between the United States and Iran, while simultaneously criticizing Democratic opponents of the deal. His comments, made on Saturday, highlighted what he described as strong public support for the agreement, citing a recent poll.
"In one case, you simply exchange the “e” for “u,” so simple and precise (Many people don’t know, or assume, that DUMB ends in “b”)." — President Donald Trump, quoted by Eric Daugherty on X.
The agreement, as outlined by President Trump, calls for an end to hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and a 60-day negotiation period focused on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions. These developments follow a period of heightened tensions and conflict between Washington and Tehran, which President Trump’s administration has consistently sought to manage.
In his Truth Social posts, President Trump asserted the administration's successful handling of the recent U.S.-Iran conflict. He stated, “Radical Left fools and Dumocrats realize how well we have done in our War against Iran, with their Country being completely defeated militarily.” He further criticized previous administrations, specifically mentioning former President Barack Obama and former President Joe Biden, for what he characterized as a failure to adequately confront Iran. President Trump wrote, “Obuma just kept giving them $Billions in cash, and never used our then depleted military for what should have been done to reign in the World’s number one sponsor of terror, Iran.” He added, “They had ZERO respect for him. They thought he was, like Sleepy Joe Biden, a weak and ineffective leader.” President Trump concluded his post by declaring, “AMERICA IS BACK!!!”
To bolster his claims of public support, President Trump shared results from a Quantus Insights poll. This survey, conducted among 1,000 likely voters on June 16 and June 17, found that 56% of respondents approved of the agreement between Washington and Tehran. Specifically, 43% strongly approved, while 13% somewhat approved. In contrast, 13% disapproved of the agreement, 16% neither approved nor disapproved, and 15% were unsure. President Trump commented on these findings, stating, “Very popular agreement, except for the Fake News and their partner, the Dumocrats!”
However, other surveys have presented a more nuanced public reaction. A recent YouGov survey, as reported by the Conservative Brief, indicated that 52% of U.S. adults believed the country would be either worse off or no better off if the agreement were finalized. This poll suggested that many Americans remain uncertain about the long-term benefits of the deal and are not entirely convinced it represents a major strategic victory for Washington. Some respondents also expressed beliefs that Iran could potentially benefit from the agreement or experience minimal impact from its provisions.
Reaction among lawmakers has mirrored these public divisions. Senator John Kennedy initially expressed skepticism regarding the prospects for a lasting agreement. However, he later voiced support for continued diplomatic efforts, stating on the Senate floor, “I think we ought to give peace a chance.”
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (R) also commended the agreement while advocating for ongoing diplomatic engagement with Iran. Senator Graham wrote in a post on X, “Completely agree with President Trump’s analysis that Iran’s capability to generate another October 7 or continue to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism on the planet has been massively degraded.” He further urged the administration to continue pursuing a diplomatic solution while simultaneously maintaining pressure on Iran and its regional proxies.
The use of the term "Dumocrats" by President Trump also drew attention. A tweet from Eric Daugherty quoted President Trump explaining the term: "In one case, you simply exchange the “e” for “u,” so simple and precise (Many people don’t know, or assume, that DUMB ends in “b”)." The peace agreement signifies a significant development in the U.S. approach to Iran, moving towards de-escalation and negotiation while drawing both support and criticism from across the political spectrum. The differing poll results and lawmaker reactions underscore the complexity of public and political opinion regarding foreign policy initiatives involving Iran. The administration's continued engagement with Iran is expected to remain a prominent topic in both domestic and international discourse.
