A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump was elected in 2024 with support from a majority of Catholic voters, but a poll shows his support from Catholics dipping below 50% amid the U.S. war against Iran.
Pope Leo XIV and Catholic bishops in the United States and globally have encouraged Trump to pursue peace and diplomacy, as opposed to war, in Iran.
In the 2024 election, Trump won the Catholic vote by a 12-point margin, securing 55% of the voting bloc’s support, compared with former Vice President Kamala Harris’ 43%.
In 2020, Trump won 49% of the Catholic vote, compared with former President Joe Biden’s 50%.
“What may carry more resonance with Catholic voters are the strong and blunt statements about the war from Pope Leo.
“Support for Trump’s strong stance on Iran seems to be coming now … from Catholics who were wary of Trump earlier.”. »