Trump, dragged down by Iran war, hits lowest approval ever on foreign affairs in new poll
It comes just over a month before voters head to the polls in the November midterm elections.
President Donald Trump received his lowest-ever approval rating on foreign affairs in a CNN poll, according to a recent survey. The seven-month-long war in Iran appears to be the driving force behind this drop in support. Just 29% of U.S. adults approved of Trump's handling of foreign affairs, a significant decline from 42% shortly after he took office and 36% in March.
The war has also led to a surge in global energy prices, casting doubt on the White House's claims that the conflict is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While the majority of Democrats and independents disapprove of Trump's foreign policy, 33% of Republicans also express disapproval. The shrinking military stockpile, denied by Trump and senior officials, and the risk of the war escalating further due to recent Iran-aligned Houthi attacks are also concerns.
Only 18% of respondents believe Trump's decisions regarding the Iran war are beneficial to the U.S., compared to 70% who believe they are harming American interests.
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