Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low amid growing 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, a decline from previous surveys. The rising petrol prices, which have surged over 40 percent since the conflict began, are significantly impacting public opinion and could affect 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.
- ▪US petrol prices have surged more than 40 percent since the war with Iran began.
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Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump's approval rating fell as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 29, 2026, 01:13 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 07:46 PMListenWASHINGTON - 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 April 27 showed 34 per cent of Americans approve of Mr Trump’s performance in the White House, down from 36 per cent in a prior Reuters/Ipsos survey, which was…
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