President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since he returned to office, amid economic uncertainty and the ongoing war with Iran. According to multiple sources, including Fox News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, HuffPost, and Reuters, Trump's disapproval rating has reached a record high of 62%, as reported by The Guardian.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since he returned to office amid economic uncertainty and the ongoing war with Iran. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 34% of Americans approve of his performance, with significant disapproval over his handling of the cost of living and the conflict in Iran.
- Trump's approval rating hits a record low at 34%
- Disapproval over handling of cost of living and war with Iran
- Gas prices surge by more than 40% since the start of the conflict
- Republicans express concern about losing control of Congress in midterms
- Democrats hold a five-point advantage among registered voters
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▼Source Claims Check
3 Differences FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 3 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval Rating | 1 Difference | Fox News and Al Jazeera report approval around 40%; The Guardian, HuffPost, Reuters say 34%. | ▼ |
| Disapproval Rating | 1 Difference | Majority reports record high of 62%; Fox News and Al Jazeera say above 56%. | ▼ |
| War Support | 1 Difference | Majority reports robust Republican support; Al Jazeera says 61% believe it was a mistake. | ▼ |
| Economic Handling | Broad Agreement | Trump's approval rating on the economy is at 27% | |
| Gas Prices Surge | Broad Agreement | Gas prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the conflict. |
Approval Rating
▼Fox News and Al Jazeera report approval around 40%; The Guardian, HuffPost, Reuters say 34%.
Disapproval Rating
▼Majority reports record high of 62%; Fox News and Al Jazeera say above 56%.
War Support
▼Majority reports robust Republican support; Al Jazeera says 61% believe it was a mistake.
Economic Handling
Broad AgreementTrump's approval rating on the economy is at 27%
Gas Prices Surge
Broad AgreementGas prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the conflict.
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The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted from April 15 to 20, shows that only 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House. This marks a significant decline since he took office in January 2025 when his approval rating was at 47%. The majority of respondents disapprove of his handling of the cost of living and the conflict with Iran.
The war with Iran, which began on February 28, has led to a surge in gasoline prices by more than 40%, reaching roughly $4.18 per gallon. This price hike is weighing heavily on American households and fueling concern among Trump's Republicans that they could lose control of the U.S. Congress in the November midterm elections.
Despite relatively low casualty figures among US forces, the war on Iran remains unpopular with a significant portion of the Republican constituency. A Marquette Law School survey suggested that only 32% of voters approve of Trump's handling of the war, while an Associated Press-NORC poll reported similar findings—Trump’s overall approval rating at 33%, support for the war at 32%, and his handling of the economy at 30%.
The conflict has also been depicted as a contrast with Trump's promise to keep the country out of unnecessary foreign wars. The poll found that among registered voters, Democrats hold a five-point advantage on the question of which party people favor in House elections, up from a two-point edge in February and October.
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