Donald Trump’s approval drops to historic low of 34%
A new CNN/SSRS poll of 1,225 U.S. adults shows President Donald Trump’s overall approval at 34 percent, matching the lowest level recorded at the end of his first term. The same survey finds a record 73 percent of Americans say he does not devote enough attention to the country’s most important problems.
Support among Republican voters has fallen to 78 percent, the lowest within the party during his tenure. On specific issues, only 28 percent approve of his handling of the war with Iran, 25 percent approve of his management of inflation, and 21 percent approve of his response to rising gasoline prices. Roughly two‑thirds of respondents believe Trump’s policies have worsened the economy and that his decisions on Iran have harmed U.S. interests.
Other recent polls corroborate the decline: a Quinnipiac University poll reported a 32 percent overall approval and a 76 percent Republican approval, while a Reuters/Ipsos survey found only one‑third of Americans support the war with Iran. The widespread dissatisfaction is occurring as the 2026 midterm elections approach, raising questions about Trump’s influence on the Republican Party and U.S. policy.
Entities: CNN · Donald Trump · Iran · Olivia Wales · Quinnipiac University · Republican Party · Reuters/Ipsos · SSRS · United States
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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)