Trump approval sinks to new low as Iran war drives cost-of-living concerns
President Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest point amid rising concerns over the cost of living and the ongoing war with Iran. A recent poll shows only 34 percent of Americans approve of his performance, down from 36 percent previously. The surge in gasoline prices and dissatisfaction among voters could impact the upcoming midterm elections.
- ▪Trump's approval rating fell to 34 percent, the lowest of his term.
- ▪Only 22 percent of respondents approved of Trump's handling of the cost of living.
- ▪Gas prices have surged more than 40 percent since the conflict with Iran began.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll — Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- ▪ Exclusive: Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Exclusive-Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns — All News
- ▪ Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns — Straits Times — World
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U.S. President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One after landing on Apr. 17 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Getty Images via AFP-YonhapWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.The four-day poll completed on Monday showed 34 percent of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, down from 36 percent in a prior Reuters/Ipsos survey, which was conducted from April 15 to 20.
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