Latest polling shows the war in Iran is already unpopular at a historic scale

Conflicts usually enjoy broad support at the outset, but public attitudes turn negative as wars drag on. The war in Iran, however, is unique.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Latest polling shows the war in Iran is already unpopular at a historic scale Latest polling shows the war in Iran is already unpopular at a historic scale Conflicts usually enjoy broad support at the outset, but public attitudes turn negative as wars drag on. The war in Iran, however, is unique. MORE 'Take your damn hat off': Trump sparks controversy with cap at dignified transfer ceremony In isolation, the president's cap might seem unimportant, but it's part of an unsettling larger pattern. MORE 'Take your damn hat off': Trump sparks controversy with cap at dignified transfer ceremony In isolation, the president's cap might seem unimportant, but it's part of an unsettling larger pattern. MORE Justice Department's Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar Last month, Martin was demoted and sidelined within the administration. If he thought that was the worst of his troubles, he's now learning otherwise. MORE Justice Department's Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar Last month, Martin was demoted and sidelined within the administration. If he thought that was the worst of his troubles, he's now learning otherwise. MORE GOP member becomes an independent, narrowing House Republicans' edge again With Rep. Kevin Kiley going independent, the House GOP majority is down to 217 votes — in a chamber where 218 is a majority. MORE GOP member becomes an independent, narrowing House Republicans' edge again With Rep. Kevin Kiley going independent, the House GOP majority is down to 217 votes — in a chamber where 218 is a majority. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Maddow: Trump admits what the attack on Iran is really for Trump issues weird ultimatum as part of his demand for new voting restrictions Trump's overlapping contradictions on Iran war are more than just exasperating FBI subpoenas 2020 election records in Arizona, advancing radical Trump crusade Catastrophic failure for Trump: Deaths, disease, public outrage derail immigrant prison camp plan Maddow: The wheels are already COMING OFF Trump's House majority As too many Republicans push anti-Muslim messaging, GOP leaders remain silent WHAT'S ON RACHEL'S BLUESKY RADAR? No detainees at Baltimore ICE facility during congressional visit (The Baltimore Banner) "Masuma Khan has lived in Altadena for nearly 30 years.   Last year, despite having no criminal history, she was detained by ICE and denied the medication she needed to breathe. Her family contacted my office, and we successfully advocated for her release." (Rep. Judy Chu) 2 Teen Mariachi Musicians Released From ICE Detention (New York Times) "Way to spread the word, @rubbercityresist.bsky.social 👏✊" "We went out on a bridge today in Akron Ohio to support a multi-state effort to name and shame Citizens Bank for their funding of ICE for-profit detention. #de-icecitizens" (De-ICE Citizens Bank shares Rubber City Resistance) Thousands protested yesterday at 70+ Citizens Bank branches in 13 states, from Virginia to Vermont.  Our message was clear: Stop financing notorious ICE prison companies CoreCivic and The GEO Group. #deicecitizensbank #deicecitizens #iceout (De-ICE Citizens Bank shares protest photos and video) ICE protest held outside Citizens Bank in Cambridge amid nationwide demonstrations (WCVB) Solidarity protest held for McAllen family detained by ICE (KRGV) "We're just hiding them in a parking garage somewhere..." Noem's deputy director of ICE bought thousands of vehicles that officers can't use (Washington Examiner) "Four days ago, the president touted the "decisive action" his administration took 'to help keep down the oil prices.' Oops." (MaddowBlog) Team Trump says (and does) all the wrong things as Russia helps Iran during the U.S. war — As Russia provides intelligence that could put Americans at risk, the White House responds by easing Russian oil sanctions. (MaddowBlog) Anti-ICE protesters march from Route 58 to Riverhead Town Hall Sunday afternoon (Riverhead Local) Rally against ICE detention facility among concerned residents in Social Circle (11 Alive) Family demands answers after US citizen detained at O'Hare Airport, held for more than 30 hours — Even though the 28-year-old's iPhone location indicated she was at the Broadview ICE Processing Facility, officials denied she was there. (NBC Chicago) Follow Rachel Maddow on BlueSky here. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to follow it yourself or send this sign-up link to someone you know would appreciate it. NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY 229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER