Key facts
- President Trump's approval rating was 35% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- This rating is near the lowest of his political career.
- Most Americans (59%) expect gasoline prices to worsen in the next year.
- Concerns about the economy and the Iran war are cited as reasons for low approval.
- Only 22% approve of Trump's management of the cost of living.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has held steady near its lowest levels, with 35% of Americans approving of his performance, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. This stagnation comes amid widespread public concern over the economy and the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has contributed to rising gasoline prices. Most Americans anticipate further increases in gas prices over the next year.
The poll indicates that only 22% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living, a figure lower than that of his predecessor, Joe Biden, at the end of his term. The decision to engage in military strikes against Iran, which has disrupted oil trade, has drawn mixed reactions, with a smaller percentage believing the benefits outweigh the costs.
While Trump campaigned on promises to address inflation, persistently high fuel prices are seen as a potential challenge for his party's control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The poll also revealed that if congressional elections were held today, Democrats would hold a slight advantage over Republicans, and voter trust in managing the economy has become nearly even between the parties.