CBS NEWS POLL Americans Back Airstrikes, but Leery of Deeper Involvement in Syria April 7-9, 2017

Q1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president? TOTAL RESPONDENTS Total Rep Dem Ind % % % % Approve 43 83 11 42 Disapprove 49 12 83 47 Don't know/No answer 8 5 6 11 Q2.

In response to the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons, do you approve or disapprove of the U.S.

launching airstrikes against Syrian military targets? Approve 57 84 40 52 Disapprove 36 11 53 38 Don't know/No answer 8 5 7 10 Q3. In general, do you have confidence in Donald Trump's ability to handle the situation in Syria, or are you uneasy about his approach? Confident 41 79 11 39 Uneasy 54 19 84 53 Don't know/No answer 6 2 5 8 Q4. How far are you willing to have the U.S. go in its involvement with Syria? Full US military involvement including US ground troops in Syria 18 34 11 14 Only US airstrikes, but no US ground troops 30 37 25 30 Only US diplomatic talks, but no further US military action 26 12 40 26 No US involvement at all 15 8 18 17 Don't know/No answer 10 9 6 12 Q5. Do you think it is necessary for Congress to approve any further U.S. military action in Syria, or do you think Donald Trump has the authority to take further military action in Syria without getting approval of Congress? Necessary for Congress to approve 69 53 84 69 Has the authority to act without getting approval 25 39 12 25 Don't know/No answer 6 8 4 6