Voters reject war, demand peace in US and Europe — SkimNews
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- U.S. voters rejected Trumpism in the midterms, with about 60% saying the Iran war decision was wrong and 90% citing cost of living as a major voting factor, linking war to domestic economic pain.
- Trump acknowledged on election night that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses, while Vance explicitly stated, 'The reason we lost is the war,' underscoring internal GOP recognition of war fatigue.
- Gasoline prices rose 55% from $2.80 to $4.43 per gallon between February and September, directly tied to the war, with inflation and rising Treasury yields amplifying household financial strain.
- Democrats lost support in 2024 due to Biden administration policies on Ukraine and Gaza, with 29% of 2020 Biden voters who switched citing Gaza as their main reason for rejecting Kamala Harris.
- European voters are rejecting leaders tied to prolonged war in Ukraine, as seen in Bulgaria’s election of pro-dialogue president Iliana Iotova and collapsing approval ratings for Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron.
- Jeffrey D. Sachs proposed a diplomatic framework for Ukraine peace: NATO halts eastward expansion, Ukraine adopts permanent neutrality, and an armistice line is established with mutual non-aggression commitments.
- 75% of Democratic voters oppose U.S. military and economic aid to Israel, according to a 2026 New York Times/Siena poll, signaling a sharp disconnect between party leadership and its base on foreign policy.
Why it matters: The Democratic Party faces a material political risk if it continues supporting military interventions that voters directly link to inflation and high living costs. With 75% of its own voters opposing aid to Israel and war fatigue evident in Europe, clinging to hawkish policies could cost them the 2028 election despite recent gains.
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