Trump disapproval hits new high as cost concerns, Iran war continue: New poll
President Donald Trump's disapproval rating has reached a record high of 62% according to a Washington Post poll, with particular dissatisfaction over his handling of Iran and the economy. His approval on inflation stands at 27%, and disapproval on the cost of living has reached 76%. With midterms six months away, Democrats currently lead in voter preference for the House by 5 percentage points.
- ▪President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is now 62%, the highest of his two terms.
- ▪66% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of the situation with Iran.
- ▪76% of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of the cost of living in the U.S.
- ▪Trump’s approval rating on the economy has dropped by seven percentage points since February 22.
- ▪Registered voters currently favor Democrats over Republicans 49% to 44% in preference for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has spiked to a record high of 62%, according to a new poll conducted by the Washington Post. The new data come as midterm elections are exactly six months away. Trump’s approval rating is now 37%, down two percentage points from the 39% figure recorded on Feb. 22. Recommended Stories Supreme Court scrambles 2026 maps, sets up larger redistricting fight beyond Biden backs Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in his first post-presidency endorsement Mark Sanford suspends congressional campaign after 30 days The 62% disapproval rating is the highest of his two terms in office and just a few percentage points below the disapproval rating for his handling of “the situation with Iran,” which is 66%.
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