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Trump Approval Rating Falls to 32% Amid Iran War and Cost-of-Living Concerns
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Core Event: Record-Low Approval in Latest Reuters/Ipsos Poll
A Reuters/Ipsos poll completed over a four-day period reported on September 21 that President Donald Trump’s overall approval rating slipped to 32 percent, the lowest level of his political career. The same poll placed his disapproval rating at 66 percent, a 25-point rise since the start of his second term.
Background & Context: Iran conflict and economic pressures
The poll linked the decline to two dominant issues: the unpopular war on Iran, launched in February, and rising cost-of-living pressures. Respondents cited higher gasoline and diesel prices—attributed to the Iran war—as a key factor eroding support among both the general public and Republican voters.
Data & Statistics: Poll numbers
- Republican approval of Trump fell from 82 percent to 73 percent in one week.
- For the first time, 51 percent of Republicans disapproved of his handling of the cost of living, outpacing the 44 percent who approved.
- Only 17 percent approved of his cost-of-living policies, while 43 percent of registered voters said they would vote for Democrats in the November 3 midterms, compared with 35 percent for Republicans—the largest Democratic lead in Reuters/Ipsos polling this year.
- Support for Trump’s immigration stance remained high within his party (79 percent), but only 36 percent of all Americans approved of the approach, with 55 percent disapproving.
Official Statements & Responses
President Trump has previously asserted that the Iran war would end “immediately after the election,” a pledge made earlier this month. He also suggested that the iconic Kennedy Center could be demolished if his name were not added to it, reflecting his broader communication style during the campaign period.