{
  "id": 15551832,
  "title": "Trump's approval drops to new record low as Iran war shakes US economy - poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trumps-approval-drops-to-new-record-low-as-iran-war-shakes-us-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T03:46:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-912113"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump's approval rating plummeted to an all-time low of 33%, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released on Sunday. Sixty-six percent of American adults disapproved of his performance, with 52% strongly disapproving. The drop in Trump's favorability came amid economic concerns stemming from the ongoing war with Iran, which has had a significant impact on everyday life for Americans, as noted in analysis from the Washington Post. The decline in Trump's approval rating marked an eight-point decrease from one year ago and was below any point recorded during his first term. For the first time in over a decade, voters perceived Democrats as more trustworthy on economic matters compared to Republicans. Democrats now hold an eight-point lead among registered and likely voters, reflecting an upward trend from previous surveys. Affordability and economic concerns remained key issues for voters, but Trump's economic approval rating dropped to 28%, with 48% of respondents reporting their financial situation had worsened since Trump's return to office in 2025. Rising fuel prices emerged as the most significant cost concern, with 71% of respondents deeming gasoline unaffordable. Additionally, 65% of respondents believed that the war in Iran was a mistake.",
  "summary": "At 33%, Trump’s approval rating sank eight percentage points from a year ago, falling below any level recorded during his first and second terms as president.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump's approval rating drops to 33%, record low",
    "Economic concerns from Iran war impact US",
    "Democrats perceived more trustworthy on economy"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The president's plummeting popularity signals a shift in voter trust toward Democrats as economic instability and rising fuel costs driven by the war in Iran erode his political standing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}