Donald Trump’s approval falls to historic low amid Iran war and economic woes
A new CNN/SSRS poll shows President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating at 34%, matching the lowest level recorded at the end of his first term. A record 73% of American adults say Trump has not focused enough on the country’s most important problems, while only 27% believe his priorities are correct.
Support among Republicans has slipped to 78%, the lowest figure of his current tenure. Specific issue approvals are also at historic lows: 28% approve of his handling of the war with Iran, 25% of his management of inflation, and 21% of his response to rising gasoline prices. About one‑third of respondents back the war against Iran, and 62% say Trump is not an effective world leader.
The poll, conducted with 1,225 adults, links the decline to growing public discontent over the Iran conflict, persistent inflation, high fuel costs and a perception that the administration is out of touch with everyday concerns. The results arrive as the 2026 midterm elections approach, raising questions about the political outlook for Trump and the Republican Party.
Entities: CNN · Donald Trump · Iran · Olivia Wales · Quinnipiac University · Republican Party · Reuters/Ipsos · SSRS · United States · YouGov
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The conflict has lasted five months, far beyond the initially expected five weeks. (Reuters/Ipsos poll)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 5% of respondents gave no answer to the war support question. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 33% of American adults support the war against Iran. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 62% of American adults oppose the war against Iran. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 71% of Republican respondents support the war against Iran. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eighteen American soldiers have been killed in the Middle East conflict. (Reuters/Ipsos poll)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four out of ten Republicans say Trump has not clearly explained the war's objectives. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The poll surveyed 1,246 adult Americans online with a margin of error of about three points. (Reuters‑Ipsos poll methodology)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Trump’s net rating among white voters is minus 20 points, the lowest during his presidency. (CNN/SSRS poll)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Record 73% of Americans say Trump does not focus enough on the country’s most important problems. (CNN/SSRS poll)
- [● 4 SOURCES] 33% of Americans support the war against Iran, while 62% oppose it. (Reuters/Ipsos poll)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Only 28% of respondents approve of Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict. (CNN/SSRS poll)