A new Reuters/Ipsos poll is shedding light on growing divisions among Evangelical Christians over some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial policies, particularly regarding Iran and immigration.

According to a survey conducted June 3-8 among 4,531 U.S. adults, about half of Evangelical Christians believe the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran conflict and its immigration enforcement policies are not aligned with Christian values.

The poll found that 54% of Evangelicals said Trump’s use of military force in Iran did not reflect their understanding of Christianity, while 41% said it did. On immigration, 51% said the administration’s approach conflicted with Christian teachings, compared to 44% who believed the policies were consistent with their faith.

Despite those concerns, Trump’s support among Evangelicals remains relatively strong. Reuters reported that the president currently has a 52% approval rating among Evangelicals, down from 61% last August. By comparison, Trump’s approval rating among all U.S. adults stands at 35%.

Evangelical voters were one of Trump’s strongest support bases during the 2024 election, backing him by an 81% to 16% margin, according to Pew Research Center exit poll data.

White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers defended the president’s record, arguing that Trump has consistently supported Christians and religious liberty.

“There has never been a greater president for Christian Americans than President Trump,” Rogers told Reuters, citing actions such as pardoning pro-life activists and defending religious freedom protections.

The poll comes amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The military campaign against Iran began Feb. 28 with the stated goal of preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons capabilities. Thousands of people have reportedly been killed across Iran, Lebanon and Iraq since the conflict escalated.

Some Evangelical Christians continue to support Trump’s foreign policy approach strongly. Connie Reese, a 77-year-old Evangelical voter from Iowa, told Reuters she believes the administration’s actions toward Iran have biblical justification and pointed to the modern state of Israel as fulfillment of biblical prophecy.

Others, however, have expressed growing concern — especially over immigration.

Christian humanitarian groups, including World Relief and the National Association of Evangelicals, have publicly criticized recent immigration policy changes.

World Relief recently condemned a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy memo requiring many legal immigrants to leave the country before applying for permanent residency. Critics argue the change could separate families for extended periods.

Myal Greene, president of World Relief, warned the policy could have “devastating consequences on families.”

In a recent joint report titled “Joined Together, Torn Apart,” World Relief and the National Association of Evangelicals estimated that more than one million American citizens could face family separation under current immigration enforcement policies.

The report projected that hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizen children could potentially lose one or both parents to deportation by the end of Trump’s term.

NAE President Walter Kim also emphasized the important role immigrant churches have played in strengthening Christianity in America, particularly in cities facing rising secularism.

The survey highlights the ongoing tension many Evangelical Christians feel as they try to balance biblical convictions about national security, immigration, compassion and justice. While many believers continue to support Trump politically, the poll suggests significant debate remains within the Evangelical community over how Christian values should shape public policy.