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Donald Trump’s approval sinks to historic lows amid Iran war criticism
A recent CNN/SSRS poll of 1,225 U.S. adults found President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating at 34 percent, matching the lowest level recorded at the end of his first term. Seventy‑three percent say he is not paying enough attention to the country’s most important problems, while 78 percent of Republican voters now approve of him – the lowest Republican rating of his current tenure.
The same survey showed specific policy disapproval: only 28 percent approve of Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, 25 percent approve of his approach to inflation, and 21 percent approve of his response to gasoline prices. Sixty‑two percent say he is not an effective world leader. An Associated Press‑NORC poll corroborated these figures, reporting 28 percent approval of his Iran strategy (down from 34 percent a month earlier) and an overall approval of 33 percent. The AP‑NORC poll also noted that about two‑thirds of Americans consider the Iran war not worth fighting and that 18 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began.
These low ratings come as the 2026 midterm elections approach, raising concerns for congressional Republicans who have defended the war and for Trump’s political future.
Entities
CNN · Donald Trump · Iran · Olivia Wales · Quinnipiac University · Republican Party · Reuters/Ipsos · SSRS · United States · YouGov
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The conflict has lasted five months, far beyond the initially expected five weeks. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] 5% of respondents gave no answer to the war support question. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · canal44.com · www.gamereactor.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] 33% of American adults support the war against Iran. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · canal44.com · www.gamereactor.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] 62% of American adults oppose the war against Iran. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · canal44.com · www.gamereactor.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 71% of Republican respondents support the war against Iran. www.gamereactor.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eighteen American soldiers have been killed in the Middle East conflict. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four out of ten Republicans say Trump has not clearly explained the war's objectives. canal44.com · www.gamereactor.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The poll surveyed 1,246 adult Americans online with a margin of error of about three points. canal44.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Trump’s net rating among white voters is minus 20 points, the lowest during his presidency. skopje1.mk · www.oslobodjenje.ba · www.index.hr · vecer.mk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Record 73% of Americans say Trump does not focus enough on the country’s most important problems. skopje1.mk · www.oslobodjenje.ba · www.index.hr · vecer.mk
- [● 4 SOURCES] 33% of Americans support the war against Iran, while 62% oppose it. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.gamereactor.es · canal44.com · psn.si
- [● 4 SOURCES] Only 28% of respondents approve of Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict. skopje1.mk · www.oslobodjenje.ba · www.index.hr · vecer.mk