Trump’s Approval Rating Tanks to a Historic New Low

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a historic low, with a net approval of -25 according to recent YouGov/Economist polling conducted from May 29 to June 1 among 1,604 adults.
• Only 35% of respondents approve of Trump's performance, while 60% disapprove, marking the lowest approval rating for any president since the survey began in 2009; his handling of the Iran conflict is particularly unpopular, with 29% approval and 64% disapproval.
• Public opposition to the war with Iran is strong, as 68% want the conflict ended quickly and 55% believe going to war was the wrong decision; the conflict has also driven up energy costs, with gasoline prices exceeding $4.50 per gallon nationally and oil prices rising about 35%.
• The war's economic impact is significant, costing U.S. households an estimated $100 billion so far, and contributing to widespread dissatisfaction with the economy, which 46% of voters identify as the most important issue and 59% say is worsening.
• Polling indicates a major political risk for Republicans ahead of the November midterms, with Democrats having a 90% chance to win the House and the Senate race considered a toss-up, as Trump's net approval on inflation and prices hits -43, the lowest of his term.