US President Donald Trump's job approval has fallen to 33 percent, matching his lowest point from his first term, as Americans express widespread concern about the prolonged conflict with Iran and rising fuel prices.
President Donald Trump's approval rating has declined to 33 percent according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, marking the lowest level of his current presidency and equaling his previous low from December 2017. The survey, conducted over four days, found that 64 percent of Americans disapprove of his job performance.
The declining approval figures coincide with substantial public concern regarding the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, which began in February. Gasoline prices have risen nearly one-third compared to the previous year, according to the American Automobile Association. Trump had initially campaigned on controlling inflation and avoiding prolonged military engagements, pledging that any conflict with Iran would conclude within weeks. He has argued that military action is necessary to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Public opinion surveys reveal significant doubt about the conflict's duration. According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll, approximately 80 percent of Americans—including 87 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans—believe US involvement will continue for an extended period. Only 16 percent expect the conflict to end within weeks. Despite the economic pressures, Trump told supporters that higher fuel costs are justified to prevent Iran, which he described as "a very evil country," from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
Fissures are emerging even among Trump's strongest supporters. A separate Politico poll found that only one-third of self-identified Make America Great Again (MAGA) voters believe the economic costs of the Iran conflict justify the military engagement. Iran has maintained restrictions on oil and gas exports through the Strait of Hormuz throughout the conflict.
