Key facts
- President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, a new low during his second term.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated 64 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's performance.
- 80 percent of Americans anticipate extended U.S. involvement in Iran.
- A separate Gallup poll showed Trump's approval at 36%, with disapproval at 60%.
- Ratings among Republicans and independents have worsened significantly, reaching new lows for his second term and overall, respectively.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a new second-term low of 33 percent, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey indicated that 64 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's performance in the White House.
Separately, a Gallup poll reported Trump's job approval rating at 36%, with disapproval at 60%, marking the lowest point of his second term. This decline followed three months of stability. Ratings among both Republicans and independents have worsened significantly, with independents' approval reaching its lowest point in either of Trump's terms.
On specific issues, the Gallup poll found Trump rated most positively on crime (43%), foreign affairs (41%), foreign trade (39%), and immigration (37%). His ratings on the economy, the Middle East situation, the federal budget, Ukraine, and healthcare policy were at or below his overall job rating.
Meanwhile, 80 percent of Americans expect continued U.S. involvement in Iran, following the expiration of an interim ceasefire and Trump's decision not to extend the deal. The Reuters/Ipsos poll also showed that 35 percent of Americans approved of the U.S. strikes on Iran, a two percent decrease from the previous week.