The Wall Street Journal has stated the report decreased public discontent with the war in Iraq, but the changes were "modest".[38] USA Today has stated, in contrast, that "attitudes toward the war have solidified".[39] A Fox News poll taken from September 11 to 12 reported that 49% of Americans believe "the recent increase in U.S. troops has led to major improvements in the situation in Iraq, [or] minor improvements" while 48% disagree and 3% felt unsure. It also found that 35% considered Petraeus's report "truthful and objective", 40% considered it "slanted", and 25% felt unsure. The poll had a 3% margin of error.[40]