Trump approval rating falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living concerns

Poll shows historic low for Trump

A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted online with 1,277 U.S. adults found President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating at 32%, the lowest point in his political career. The poll, which closed on Sunday, recorded a margin of error of three percentage points.

Republican backing erodes

The same survey indicated that 73% of Republicans approved of Trump’s job performance, down from 82% in a poll taken a week earlier. Approval of his handling of the cost of living fell to 17%, making it the top issue influencing voter decisions ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. For the first time, Republicans who disapprove of his cost-of-living policies outnumber those who approve, 51% to 44%.

Context of the Iran conflict and economy

Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 promising to curb inflation and end foreign wars. He launched a war on Iran in February, which, according to the source, has driven gasoline and diesel prices sharply higher. The president said the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of the war, though Tehran has not confirmed any direct negotiations. The poll reflects growing dissatisfaction among Republicans amid the war’s economic fallout, but independent verification of the war’s impact on prices remains limited.