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Trump approval hits record lows near 33%

8/25/2026

Center

Trump Approval Plummets

U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to record lows in August 2026, with polls showing roughly 33-40 % approval.
Centrist analysts warn that Trump's sub-50 % approval could make the 2026 midterm elections more challenging for Republican candidates.
Trump posted on Truth Social August 24, accusing Democrats of “fake polls” to demoralize Republicans.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll Aug 21-24 of 1,215 adults found 65 % disapproval and 33 % approval.

Left

Trump Approval Plummets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to record lows in August 2026, around 33-40 %.
Polls show public backing for the Iran war slipping, especially among Republicans, as fuel costs rise and voters tire of the conflict.
Only 31 % of Americans support the U.S. action against Iran, lowest level since war began.
Republican backing for war fell to 69 %, down from 77 % in March, showing party dissent.

Blindspot

Gasoline prices rose by more than $1 per gallon, pushing U.S. pump prices above $4 as the Iran conflict strained the economy, according to left-leaning sources.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC embargoed oil to the United States, pushing the barrel price from $3.01 to $5.12—a 70% jump that sparked gasoline lines, inflation and a recession under President Nixon. The “oil shock” proved high energy costs can dent leaders’ standing, a dynamic reflected in August 2026 Reuters/Ipsos polls showing former President Donald Trump’s approval at 33-40 %.

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Trump Approval Plummets

U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to record lows in August 2026, with polls showing roughly 33-40 % approval.
Centrist analysts warn that Trump's sub-50 % approval could make the 2026 midterm elections more challenging for Republican candidates.
Trump posted on Truth Social August 24, accusing Democrats of “fake polls” to demoralize Republicans.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll Aug 21-24 of 1,215 adults found 65 % disapproval and 33 % approval.

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