Trump's approval hits new low amid surging fuel prices, Iran war: poll
US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level in his second term, driven by surging fuel prices and backlash to the war he launched against Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday.
The poll, conducted over the four days ending Monday, found that a record low of 36% of US citizens approve of Trump's job performance, down from 40% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll last week.
The most recent poll showed that just 25% of respondents approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living – a key issue that Trump himself cited for his 2024 presidential election victory.
On the economy, only 29% of respondents approve of Trump's economic stewardship, the lowest rating in either of Trump's presidencies and lower than any economic approval rating for his predecessor, Joe Biden, the poll found.
Over three weeks into the war against Iran, Trump is facing growing calls from political allies, business leaders and even his own MAGA ("Make America Great Again") base to end the conflict.
Several key MAGA opinion leaders have publicly voiced their opposition, including Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon, political commentator Tucker Carlson, and media personality Megyn Kelly.
