Key facts
- A new poll indicates President Donald Trump's approval rating on foreign affairs has reached its lowest point.
- 70% of poll respondents believe Trump's decisions regarding the war in Iran are hurting American fortunes.
- Only 18% of respondents feel Trump's decisions around the war in Iran are helping the U.S.
- 25% of respondents believe Trump has a clear strategy for handling Tehran, a decrease from 40% in February.
- 33% of Republicans disapprove of Trump's foreign policy.
- Trump stated earlier this month that the war would end immediately after the election.
President Donald Trump's approval rating on foreign affairs has fallen to its lowest point, according to a new poll, with the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on global energy prices cited as major drivers.
The poll found that 70% of respondents believe Trump's decisions surrounding the war in Iran are hurting American fortunes, while only 18% think they are helping. Furthermore, the number of people who believe the president has a clear strategy for handling Tehran has dropped to 25%, down from 40% following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes in February.
The downturn in approval is significant across the political spectrum, with 95% of Democrats and 78% of independents expressing disapproval of Trump's foreign policy. Notably, 33% of Republicans also disapprove.
Critics have pointed to a shrinking military stockpile, a concern that Trump and senior officials have publicly denied. The war also risks expansion, with recent Iran-aligned Houthi attacks on a Saudi Arabian oil pipeline.
Some Republicans in competitive elections are beginning to distance themselves from Trump on the issue. Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson highlighted the economic burden on consumers, stating that Iowans "shouldn’t have to foot the bill at the pump or the checkout line for the war in Iran." Similarly, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers called for the "war with Iran needs to end, and end quickly."
Trump himself appears to recognize the political sensitivity, having told reporters earlier this month that the war would conclude "immediately after the election."