President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has declined to 32 percent, marking the lowest point of his political career, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted over four days ending Sunday. The survey reveals significant erosion of support among Republicans, his core constituency, with approval from party members falling to 73 percent from 82 percent in a poll conducted a week prior.
Trump assumed office in January 2025 with pledges to control inflation and conclude military engagements abroad. His initial approval rating upon taking the oath was 47 percent. However, the subsequent months have seen a substantial decline in public confidence in his performance.
Economic concerns have emerged as the primary driver of declining support. Only 17 percent of poll respondents approved of Trump’s management of the cost of living, which voters identified as the most pressing issue facing the nation. This metric will likely influence voting behavior in November 3 midterm elections, where Republicans hold narrow majorities in Congress and face potential losses.
The Iran conflict, which began in February, has intensified economic pressures by raising gasoline and diesel prices. This military action has proven unpopular with the public and has fractured Republican unity on economic issues. For the first time, more Republicans now disapprove than approve of Trump’s handling of inflation, with the disapproval figure reaching 51 percent compared to 44 percent approval.
On Wednesday, Trump indicated the United States was “hopefully toward the end” of hostilities with Iran, suggesting possible diplomatic developments. However, Iran has not publicly confirmed resumption of direct negotiations with the United States, and fighting continues in Yemen. The Reuters/Ipsos survey included 1,277 responses from U.S. adults nationwide and carried a margin of error of three percentage points.
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