President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, marking the lowest level of his presidency, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll concluded on Monday. The survey found that 64% disapproved of Trump's performance in the White House, down from 35% earlier this month and tying the lowest level reached during his prior term in December 2017.
Key Takeaways
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33%, the lowest of his presidency. Concerns about the U.S.-Iran war and rising gasoline prices are weighing heavily on public opinion.
- Trump’s approval rating falls to 33% in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll
- 80% of Americans believe the Iran conflict will last an extended period
- Rising gasoline prices impact household budgets and congressional elections
- Democrats seen as better stewards of economy for first time in a decade
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump Approval Rating | Broad Agreement | 33% approve, 64% disapprove | |
| Iran War Duration Belief | Broad Agreement | 80% believe it will last long; 16% say a few weeks | |
| Economic Stewardship Preference | Broad Agreement | 38% prefer Democrats, 35% Republicans |
Trump Approval Rating
Broad Agreement33% approve, 64% disapprove
Iran War Duration Belief
Broad Agreement80% believe it will last long; 16% say a few weeks
Economic Stewardship Preference
Broad Agreement38% prefer Democrats, 35% Republicans
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The decline comes as an overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned about the duration of the U.S. war with Iran, which has paralyzed a fifth of global oil trade and triggered a surge in gasoline prices. The conflict, initially pledged to last only a few weeks, has proven more resilient than anticipated, with 80% of Americans, including 87% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans, believing it will go on for an extended period.
The rising cost of gasoline is weighing heavily on U.S. households and Republican allies defending congressional majorities in the upcoming November midterm elections. Trump, who campaigned on promises to keep inflation in check and avoid long-lasting wars, has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent. Only one in five Americans believe the war has been worth it.
The poll also revealed shifting public opinion on economic stewardship, with Democrats seen as better equipped to manage the economy for the first time in about a decade. Republicans' approach to immigration, once more popular than that of Democrats throughout Trump's term, is now losing ground amid deadly confrontations and a surge in detainees.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll gathered responses from 1,166 U.S. adults nationwide and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points in either direction. The survey underscores the challenges Trump faces as he navigates both domestic and international issues ahead of the midterm elections.
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