Trump s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war

President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since he returned to the White House. This decline is linked to rising fuel prices and growing discontent over the war he started with Iran, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll, which was conducted over four days and concluded on Monday, revealed that only 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump's performance, down from 40 percent in a similar poll taken the previous week. Many Americans have become more critical of Trump, especially regarding how he manages the cost of living. Gas prices have risen sharply since the US and Israel began joint military actions against Iran on February 28. Only 25 percent of those surveyed were satisfied with Trump’s approach to the cost of living, a key issue in his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. Despite this, Trump still maintains strong support among Republicans. Approximately one in five Republicans disapprove of his overall performance, which is not much different from about one in seven last week. However, the number of Republicans unhappy with his handling of living costs increased from 27 percent to 34 percent. At the beginning of his presidency, Trump's approval rating was at 47 percent and had generally stayed around 40 percent since last summer. The ongoing conflict in Iran may be changing this, especially since he promised to avoid "stupid wars." The poll also indicated that 35 percent of Americans support the US strikes on Iran, a slight decrease from 37 percent the previous week. Disapproval of the strikes rose to 61 percent, compared to 59 percent last week. Earlier polls were conducted right after the US and Israeli actions, when many Americans were just beginning to understand the situation, and respondents could indicate uncertainty about their opinions.