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Trump 34% Approval, Independents Favor Democrats, Gas Up 40%Trump 34% Approval, Independents Favor Democrats, Gas Up 40%

4/29/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating fell to 34% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Independent voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 14 points, 34% to 20%.
Gasoline prices have risen more than 40% to about $4.18 per gallon since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating fell to 34% in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Independent voters favored Democrats over Republicans by 14 points, 34% to 20%.
Gasoline prices have risen more than 40% to about $4.18 per gallon since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28.