How Donald Trump's Approval Rating Has Changed During Iran Ceasefire
Summary
President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over after attacks on commercial ships and U.S. retaliatory strikes. His approval ratings have closely followed the status of the ceasefire, rising when the truce holds and falling when it breaks down.Key Facts
- President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" following an attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran soon after the attacks.
- Trump's approval rating was around 43.1% with a disapproval rate of 52.7% as of the announcement.
- Approval ratings tend to rise when the ceasefire holds and drop when fighting resumes.
- The ceasefire has been fragile, with multiple violations since February 2026.
- The highest approval rating in 2026 was 44.4% on April 20, just before Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely.
- The lowest approval rating was 41.6% on February 26, before the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Concerns about renewed fighting have caused oil prices to rise due to fears of disruptions in the Middle East energy routes.
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