Trump's Approval Rating Hits Record Low Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict Concerns

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a significant decline in U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating, dropping to 33%, the lowest since he took office. The survey, conducted over four days and concluding on Monday, shows a 2% decrease from earlier this month, with 64% of Americans expressing dissatisfaction with his performance. The poll included 1,166 adult respondents nationwide and has a margin of error of 3%.

This drop in approval coincides with the ongoing conflict with Iran, initiated after Trump ordered joint strikes with Israel. The conflict has disrupted about 20% of global oil trade, causing a sharp rise in U.S. fuel prices, directly impacting American households and potentially harming Republican prospects in the upcoming November midterm elections.

Public perception of the war's duration is notably pessimistic: 80% of Americans, including 87% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans, believe the U.S. involvement in Iran will last a long time. Only 16% expect the conflict to end within weeks, contrary to Trump's assurances. These findings come at a critical time as Republicans seek to maintain their congressional majority amid growing economic pressures and war fatigue among voters.

Trump's popularity has suffered significantly this year, largely due to the decision to engage in the Iran conflict, undermining his earlier promise of stability and prosperity. The combination of economic strain on American families and the perception of a prolonged war presents a challenging outlook for the president and his party ahead of the midterms.