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Trump’s Approval Rating Dips To Second
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- Trump's approval rating has declined to 33%, with a disapproval rating rising to 64%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in mid-August, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction amid ongoing economic and foreign policy issues.
- The majority of Americans (80%) believe U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict will be prolonged, with only 16% expecting it to end soon; Trump has expressed no urgency to end the war and has threatened to expand military action.
- Democrats have gained an advantage over Republicans in handling the economy (38% vs. 35%) and hold a lead in midterm election preferences, with several polls showing a 5-11 point edge for Democrats.
- Public disapproval extends to Trump's handling of key issues including the Iran war, economy, foreign policy, trade, and immigration, with many polls recording record-low approval ratings for his second term.
- Economic concerns persist, with over 60% of respondents pessimistic about the economy's future, and a majority viewing the Iran conflict and Trump's policies as detrimental to the U.S. economy and stability.
