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Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Iran Conflict and Inflation

4/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval has fallen to a new low, with 63% disapproving, especially on the Iran war and the economy.
An NBC poll shows two-thirds disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation and the seven-week conflict.
Trump has threatened severe actions against Iran if a ceasefire deal is not reached.
Sixty-seven percent say the country is on the wrong track ahead of the midterm elections.

History

Historical Context

Richard Nixon's presidency ended on August 9, 1974, when he resigned amid the Watergate scandal, resulting in a drastic drop in his approval rating to just 24%. This event marked a significant moment in U.S. history, reflecting public disillusionment with presidential leadership. Similarly, Donald Trump's approval ratings have also declined sharply, with 63% disapproving of his handling of recent crises, indicating a persistent trend of dissatisfaction with presidential governance during turbulent times.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval has fallen to a new low, with 63% disapproving, especially on the Iran war and the economy.
An NBC poll shows two-thirds disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation and the seven-week conflict.
Trump has threatened severe actions against Iran if a ceasefire deal is not reached.
Sixty-seven percent say the country is on the wrong track ahead of the midterm elections.

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