Trump Approval Rating Ties All-Time Low: A Snapshot of Turned-Off Voters
The poll surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults online and had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points.Eight in 10 respondents were concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a “long time,” as rising gas prices fueled broader concerns about the cost of living. That included 87 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans. Read More on PoliticsTrump’s approval rating has trended downward since the war began in late February and is now tied with its lowest level in Reuters/Ipsos polling, recorded in December 2017 during his first term.
- ▪The poll surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults online and had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points.Eight in 10 respondents were concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a “long time,” as rising gas prices fueled broader concerns about the
- ▪That included 87 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans.
- ▪Read More on PoliticsTrump’s approval rating has trended downward since the war began in late February and is now tied with its lowest level in Reuters/Ipsos polling, recorded in December 2017 during his first term.
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By Alex BackusEditor0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33 percent amid the ongoing war with Iran, with recent surveys showing declining support among several key blocs that helped propel him back to the White House.The August 14-17 Reuters/Ipsos poll found 33 percent of respondents approved of Trump's performance—the lowest level seen over his two terms in the Oval Office—while 64 percent disapproved. The poll surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults online and had a margin of error of about 3 percentage points.Eight in 10 respondents were concerned the U.S.
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