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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 32%, the lowest of his political career, amid growing Republican dissatisfaction with his handling of the cost of living and the ongoing Iran war, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Support among Republicans for Trump fell from 82% to 73% in the past week, with only 17% of respondents approving of his management of the cost of living, the top issue influencing voter decisions for the November midterm elections.
- The poll revealed that 34% of respondents approve of the U.S. strikes on Iran, while 82% believe the conflict will continue for an extended period, contributing to higher fuel prices and inflation concerns.
- Democrats hold an 8-point lead over Republicans (43% to 35%) in voter preference for Congress control in the midterms, marking the largest Democratic advantage in Reuters/Ipsos polling this year.
- Trump remains popular among Republicans on immigration (79% support) but faces overall national disapproval (55%), and only 35% approve of his crime-fighting approach, with 50% disapproving.
