MAGA Republicans overwhelmingly support US strikes on Iran: Statistics

A recent poll has revealed strong support among Make America Great Again (MAGA)-aligned Republicans for potential US military strikes on Iran.

The survey, conducted by J.L. Partners between June 16 and 17 and shared exclusively with The New York Post, found that 65 percent of self-identified MAGA Republicans would support US strikes on Iranian military outposts and infrastructure. Only 19 percent expressed opposition. In comparison, 51 percent of traditional Republicans backed strikes, while 28 percent opposed them.

The poll results conducted by J.L. Partners.

Overall, 58 percent of Republican voters favored US strikes on Iran, with 25 percent against and 17 percent undecided or neutral.

“This poll makes clear: the Republican base is not isolationist. They back forceful US and Israeli action to stop Iran, and see Israel’s fight as America’s fight,” said James Johnson, co-founder of J.L. Partners.

The findings come as high-profile MAGA figures remain divided over the extent of US involvement in the 'Israel'-Iran war. While President Donald Trump has voiced support for 'Israel' and helped coordinate its defense against Iranian attacks, he has so far held back from authorizing direct strikes on Iran.

Despite the divide among right-wing influencers, Trump’s approval rating remains extremely high among his 2024 voters, with 95 percent approving of his overall performance and 84 percent supporting his handling of the 'Israel'-Iran conflict.

The poll also highlights broader Republican and MAGA support for 'Israel’s' military campaign. Sixty-seven percent of MAGA Republicans, 63 percent of Republicans, and 60 percent of Trump voters believe that 'Israel’s' war is also America’s, and that the US should stand firmly behind the Jewish state.

Support for 'Israel’s' preemptive strikes is especially strong within the MAGA base, with 81 percent approving of the attacks. Additionally, 59 percent of MAGA Republicans and 52 percent of Republicans overall believe that the conflict should continue until Iran’s nuclear capabilities are eliminated.

While some MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have warned against deeper US involvement, Trump has dismissed such criticism. He recently described Carlson as “kooky” and claimed that Carlson later apologized for doubting him.

“My supporters are for me,” Trump told reporters. “If my supporters oppose my support of Israel, they should oppose me. My supporters don’t want to see Iran have a nuclear weapon.”

Bannon, for his part, predicted that the MAGA base would ultimately align with Trump’s decisions, saying the movement would “get on board” if he chose to strike Iran.

Trump himself has remained ambiguous about his next move. “I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do,” he said when asked if he plans to order strikes on Iran.

The survey also found widespread concern across party lines about a nuclear-armed Iran. Seventy-three percent of Americans believe such a development “cannot be allowed.”

Military analysts have warned that without US support, 'Israel' may be unable to destroy deeply buried Iranian nuclear sites, such as the Fordow enrichment facility, located nearly half a mile underground. Experts suggest that only American heavy bombers equipped with bunker-busting munitions could potentially reach it — and even that remains uncertain.

The poll sampled 1,039 registered voters, including an oversample of 624 Republicans. It carries a margin of error of ±3 percent nationally and ±3.9 percent among Republicans.