Trump approval sinks to new low as Iran war drives cost-of-living concerns
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 34 percent, a new low for his term, driven by public dissatisfaction with rising cost-of-living and the ongoing war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Approval of Trump's handling of economic issues, especially gasoline prices, has declined sharply since the conflict began in February. While most Republicans still support Trump, a significant portion disapproves of his economic management, and independents lean toward Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. The poll was conducted before a recent incident at the White House Correspondents' dinner, so its impact on public opinion remains unclear.
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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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