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Trump Approval Hits 34% Amid Economic Woes, Iran Disapproval

5/28/2026

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Center

Trump Approval Plummets

Economist/YouGov poll puts President Donald Trump’s approval at 34%, the lowest in his terms and below Joe Biden’s lowest rating.
NBC News and Fox News surveys show Trump’s approval between 34% and 41% and disapproval up to 62%.
63% say economy is worsening and 43% feel financially worse off than a year ago.
54% to 60% of independents and Republicans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran war.

Left

Trump Approval Drops

The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict shut the Strait of Hormuz, pushing fertilizer prices up 20% and adding to household financial strain.
Inflation rose another 0.4% in April, lifting the annual rate to 3.8%.
Republican voters are split, with 52% opposing the Justice Department anti-weaponization fund for alleged victims.
President Donald Trump’s voters’ approval on inflation dropped from +37 to –4 points three months.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized public disapproval of Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, with 54-60% strong disapproval across recent polls.
Left coverage gave less weight to that angle, focusing instead on inflation data and fertilizer price impacts.
Center also highlighted broader economic concerns, noting 63% of respondents say the economy is worsening and 43% feel financially worse off.

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Trump Approval Plummets

Economist/YouGov poll puts President Donald Trump’s approval at 34%, the lowest in his terms and below Joe Biden’s lowest rating.
NBC News and Fox News surveys show Trump’s approval between 34% and 41% and disapproval up to 62%.
63% say economy is worsening and 43% feel financially worse off than a year ago.
54% to 60% of independents and Republicans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran war.

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