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Trump's War in Iran Faces Growing Opposition at Home
Congress and the public are increasingly pushing back against the president's military actions.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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A New York Times investigation revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likely influenced President Trump's decision to abandon diplomatic efforts and pursue war with Iran. This unpopular conflict has faced growing opposition in Congress, with lawmakers repeatedly trying to invoke the War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement. Public support for the war remains low, at just 27% according to a recent poll. The article argues that Trump's war in Iran is already hurting him politically, with setbacks in Congress, the economy, and public opinion.
Why it matters
The war in Iran represents an illegal and unpopular military action that is straining Trump's political standing. Congress is asserting its constitutional authority to check the president's war-making powers, while the public's lack of support undermines the justifications for the conflict. This could have significant political consequences for Trump as he faces a potential recession, investigations, and the possibility of losing control of the House in the upcoming elections.
The details
The New York Times investigation found that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu likely influenced Trump's decision to pursue war with Iran, rather than continue diplomatic efforts. This comes as Congress has taken action seven times since last October to try to stop Trump's illegal and unconstitutional military actions, including in this conflict. Efforts to invoke the War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war have faced partisan obstruction in the Senate, but another vote is scheduled in the House. The public also remains largely opposed to the war, with just 27% support in a recent poll.
- On February 11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump in the Oval Office, determined to keep the U.S. on a path to war with Iran.
- On March 4, the Senate blocked a legislative effort to end the war in Iran, in a 53-47 vote largely along party lines.
- On March 5, the House is scheduled to vote on a war powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict.
The players
Benjamin Netanyahu
The Prime Minister of Israel, who the New York Times investigation found likely influenced President Trump's decision to pursue war with Iran rather than continue diplomatic efforts.
Ro Khanna
A Democratic Congressman from California's 17th district, who is leading the effort in the House to pass a war powers resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war.
Thomas Massie
A Republican Congressman from Kentucky, who is co-leading the war powers resolution effort in the House with Ro Khanna.
What’s next
On Thursday, March 5, the House is scheduled to vote on a war powers resolution led by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war.
The takeaway
President Trump's war in Iran is facing growing opposition from Congress and the public, which could have significant political consequences for the president as he deals with other challenges like a potential recession and the possibility of losing control of the House in the upcoming elections. The conflict represents an illegal and unpopular military action that is straining Trump's political standing.
