The secret small print in Trump's Iran deal that's turning voters harshly against it

By ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:47, 1 July 2026 | Updated: 18:54, 1 July 2026 An exclusive new survey from Daily Mail/JL Partners reveals that support for the controversial peace deal with Iran declines the moment voters lay eyes on the hidden fine print regarding economic aid. Opposition to the proposed peace agreement spearheaded by President Donald Trump climbed by eight percent among voters after they were presented with the specific conditions of the pact. As the deal is currently written, the terms include an immediate ceasefire on all fronts including in Lebanon, a 60-day period to negotiate Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Crucially, the specific terms also detail the unfreezing of Iranian assets alongside a $300 billion economic development package for Iran. The deal would additionally remove pre-existing sanctions in the country. Across all 1,059 registered voters surveyed, 35 percent support the deal, while 26 percent oppose it. An additional 26 percent neither support nor oppose the terms, and 13 percent are unsure. However, the specific economic and diplomatic terms triggered stark and unexpected divisions when broken down by political party. Opposition to the proposed peace agreement spearheaded by President Donald Trump climbed by eight percent among voters after they were presented with the specific conditions of the pact Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Tuesday Your browser does not support iframes. Self-identified Republicans expressed the highest level of support for the detailed deal. Fifty-one percent of Republicans support the pact, compared to just 17 percent who oppose the deal. In contrast, Democrats viewed the outlined terms with the most skepticism. Only 24 percent of Democratic respondents support the agreement, while 34 percent stand opposed. A 31 percent plurality of Democrats reported they are indifferent about the deal. Independent and other voters broke toward mild support with 30 percent of voters supporting the MOU and 27 percent saying they are against it. Deep fractures also emerged across different age demographics. Older Americans are heavily opposed to the deal. Looking at voters aged 65 and older, 43 percent oppose the deal while only 26 percent support it. Conversely, younger generations are far more receptive to the conditions. Forty-six percent of voters aged 18 to 29 supported the terms and 12 percent opposed them. Gender also played a role in the results. Your browser does not support iframes. Your browser does not support iframes. Your browser does not support iframes. Thirty-nine of men supported the deal and 27 percent were against it. Meanwhile, 30 percent of women supported the deal while 26 percent did not favor it. The poll carries a margin of error of three percent. While the President's signed MOU has garnered some support, voters still remain skeptical regarding the long-term viability of any final agreement. Future diplomatic talks could be frozen after Iran breached the ceasefire, prompting the US to launch retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets. The military escalation follows a stern warning from President Trump, who has vowed time and time again that he would 'go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs on their head' if Tehran violated their agreement. While few details of the pact have been made public, the document notably excludes Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group in Lebanon that has been at war with Israel. As the deal is currently written, the terms include an immediate ceasefire on all fronts including in Lebanon, a 60-day period to negotiate Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the framework allows Lebanese forces to reclaim control of territory previously seized by Israel. US, Iranian and Qatari officials are meeting in Doha to discuss the MOU and the release of frozen Iranian funds.  'The meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We're going to find out, but we're winning militarily. It's almost won militarily, I would say,' Trump said. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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