Trump’s approval rating hits record low amid Iran war, economy fallout
Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 32 percent, the lowest in his political career, mainly because of concerns about how he is handling the rising cost of living and the war with Iran. A recent poll shows that fewer Republicans support his performance compared to a week ago, and most Americans want the cost of living to improve before the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump’s approval rating fell to 32 percent, the lowest of his career.
- The poll was conducted over four days and ended on Sunday.
- Republican support for Trump dropped from 82 percent to 73 percent in one week.
- Just 17 percent of people approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, the top issue voters care about.
- Rising fuel prices are linked to the war on Iran that Trump started in February.
- Republicans who disapprove of Trump’s cost of living efforts now outnumber those who approve, 51 percent to 44 percent.
- Trump said the U.S. may be near the end of the Iran war, but Iran has not confirmed any talks with the U.S.
- The poll surveyed 1,277 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of three points.
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