A new Reuters-Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval falling to 34%, the lowest point of his second term. He began the current term at 47% approval, and the survey suggests the Republican administration’s war against Iran badly damaged his standing with the public.
Only 23% of respondents said the United States is now stronger against Iran than when the conflict began. Another 35% said the country emerged weaker, while the rest said nothing changed or they were unsure. Public skepticism was also clear about the ceasefire agreement Trump reached with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 17 June, with about 63% saying it will not bring lasting peace.
Just 24% of Americans said the war was worth the economic and human cost, and about half said it was not worth it. The initial agreement quickly pushed global crude prices down after shipping routes reopened, but U.S. gasoline prices remained high.
The president’s decline is also tied to domestic issues. Only 22% approved of his handling of the cost of living, and support for his immigration policy fell to 37%, the lowest in his current term, after aggressive deportation efforts and deadly clashes with rights activists. The political weakness is worrying Republicans ahead of congressional midterm elections on 3 November. Among registered independents, only 17% said they plan to back the Republican candidate in their district, compared with 34% for the Democrat. The poll was conducted over five days and ended Monday, surveying 1,262 adults nationwide with a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
