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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Gas Prices

4/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a sharp approval decline, with 36% approval and 57% disapproval in recent polls.
The decline follows rising tensions from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
Gasoline prices contribute to the downturn, with approval on that issue dropping to a record low of 28%.
Fifty-two percent of voters support removing Trump over his handling of the Iran conflict, and Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the midterms.

History

Historical Context

The Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters on June 17, 1972, leading to President Nixon's resignation on August 9, 1974, amid plummeting approval ratings that fell to 24%. This erosion of public trust parallels Donald Trump's 36% approval rating, reflecting ongoing discontent over his domestic and international policies as the 2024 elections approach.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a sharp approval decline, with 36% approval and 57% disapproval in recent polls.
The decline follows rising tensions from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
Gasoline prices contribute to the downturn, with approval on that issue dropping to a record low of 28%.
Fifty-two percent of voters support removing Trump over his handling of the Iran conflict, and Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the midterms.

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