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Trump approval rating sinks to yet another low in new poll
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, marking his lowest since returning to the White House in 2025 and tying his worst rating from December 2017, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Aug. 14-17.
- The decline in Trump's approval coincides with widespread American concern over the ongoing war with Iran, with 80% of respondents fearing prolonged U.S. involvement, contributing to rising gas prices linked to disruptions in global oil trade.
- The average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached $4.06 per gallon as of Aug. 17, nearly a dollar higher than the same date in 2025, exacerbating public dissatisfaction amid the conflict.
- Polling aggregates from RealClearPolitics, New York Times, and Silver Bulletin consistently show Trump’s approval ratings remaining below 40%, with disapproval rates hovering around 58-60%.
