Trump's likability continues to tank due to Iran war, new poll says
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 36%, the lowest since his return to the White House, largely due to rising gas and food prices and public dissatisfaction with the war in Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Only 25% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living, a key focus of his 2024 presidential campaign, with disapproval rising among Republicans from 27% to 34%.
- The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is controversial, with around half of voters disapproving of Trump's management of the war and overall military actions in the region.
- Despite the decline in overall approval, Trump's support within the Republican Party remains strong, with only about 20% of Republicans disapproving of his overall performance.
- The poll also found that 38% of registered voters believe Republicans manage the U.S. economy better than Democrats, despite the president's falling popularity.
