Donald Trump’s approval rating hits lowest of current presidency in new poll

In a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, US President Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to its lowest point during his current presidency. Just 33% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, while 64% disapprove, marking a significant decline from 35% in a poll that concluded earlier this month. This is the lowest recorded approval rating in Trump's current term, matching the lowest point of his first presidency, reached in December 2017.

Trump's standing has seen a considerable decline since his inauguration in 2025, with only around half of Americans approving of his presidency. The recent escalation of the US-Iran war, which Trump initially expected to last only a few weeks, has contributed to this decline. A majority of Americans now believe that US involvement in Iran will continue for an extended period, with 80% of respondents expressing this view.

This includes 87% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans. Only 16% of Americans believe the conflict will end within a few weeks. Despite Trump's defense of the conflict's costs, stating that a small increase in gasoline prices is acceptable to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, only one in five Americans find the war worth the cost.

The poll also revealed that Republicans are facing growing concerns about their prospects in the upcoming November 3 elections due to the war and rising gasoline prices. Democrats are gaining an edge over Republicans on economic issues, with 38% of voters believing Democrats would handle the economy better compared to 35% who prefer the Republican approach.

Democrats are also seen as better equipped to handle the cost of living, although their lead on immigration has narrowed due to deadly confrontations and an increase in the number of detainees, including children.