Poll: Trump Approval Stuck at Low Point; Majority Fear Rising Gas Prices
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Trump's approval rating hovering near his political low, with 35% approving of his performance. A majority (59%) of Americans expect gasoline prices to worsen over the next year due to the Iran conflict, and disapproval of his handling of living costs stands at 70%.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 8th Combined Foreign Reports) According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed today, U.S. President Donald Trump's job approval rating in recent days continues to hover near the low point of his political career. For now, a majority of Americans expect domestic gasoline prices to remain high due to the war with Iran.
About 35% of respondents approve of Trump's performance in the White House, unchanged from the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in mid-May.
Trump's lowest approval rating in his second term so far was 34% in an April survey; his lowest in his first term was 33% in a December 2017 survey.
Trump has faced criticism in recent months for military action against Iran, with critics arguing the war has pushed up energy prices, further fueling public concern over the cost of living.
The Republican leader decided on February 28 to launch a military strike against Iran in coordination with allied Israel, triggering Iranian retaliation and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried one-fifth of the world's oil shipments.
Although gasoline prices at pumps across the U.S. have fallen somewhat in recent weeks amid expectations that the Iran conflict may be drawing to a close, the six-day poll shows 59% of respondents still believe U.S. gasoline prices will worsen over the next year. Only 17% expect improvement, while the rest are unsure or expect prices to remain unchanged.
The latest poll also shows only 22% of respondents approve of Trump's handling of household living costs, while 70% disapprove. By comparison, 29% approved of former Democratic President Joe Biden's handling of living costs before he left office, with 63% disapproving.
Biden faced years of high inflation, which ultimately damaged the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential election prospects and indirectly helped Trump defeat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump campaigned on a promise to fix inflation, but persistently high fuel prices now threaten Republican hopes of maintaining control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Regarding the U.S. strikes on Iran, about 36% of Americans expressed support, but only 25% believe the benefits of these military actions are worth the cost to the U.S.
The latest Reuters/Ipsos national poll shows that if congressional elections were held today, 41% of registered voters would lean toward supporting Democrats, while 37% would support Republicans.
Although some polls last year showed voters trusted Republicans more on handling the economy, that advantage has been eroding recently. In the latest poll, 36% of voters said Democrats have a better plan for the economy, while 37% chose Republicans.
The poll was conducted online, surveying 4,531 American adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. (Editor: Cai Jiamin) 1150609
About 35% of respondents approve of Trump's performance in the White House, unchanged from the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in mid-May.
Trump's lowest approval rating in his second term so far was 34% in an April survey; his lowest in his first term was 33% in a December 2017 survey.
Trump has faced criticism in recent months for military action against Iran, with critics arguing the war has pushed up energy prices, further fueling public concern over the cost of living.
The Republican leader decided on February 28 to launch a military strike against Iran in coordination with allied Israel, triggering Iranian retaliation and effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, which previously carried one-fifth of the world's oil shipments.
Although gasoline prices at pumps across the U.S. have fallen somewhat in recent weeks amid expectations that the Iran conflict may be drawing to a close, the six-day poll shows 59% of respondents still believe U.S. gasoline prices will worsen over the next year. Only 17% expect improvement, while the rest are unsure or expect prices to remain unchanged.
The latest poll also shows only 22% of respondents approve of Trump's handling of household living costs, while 70% disapprove. By comparison, 29% approved of former Democratic President Joe Biden's handling of living costs before he left office, with 63% disapproving.
Biden faced years of high inflation, which ultimately damaged the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential election prospects and indirectly helped Trump defeat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump campaigned on a promise to fix inflation, but persistently high fuel prices now threaten Republican hopes of maintaining control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Regarding the U.S. strikes on Iran, about 36% of Americans expressed support, but only 25% believe the benefits of these military actions are worth the cost to the U.S.
The latest Reuters/Ipsos national poll shows that if congressional elections were held today, 41% of registered voters would lean toward supporting Democrats, while 37% would support Republicans.
Although some polls last year showed voters trusted Republicans more on handling the economy, that advantage has been eroding recently. In the latest poll, 36% of voters said Democrats have a better plan for the economy, while 37% chose Republicans.
The poll was conducted online, surveying 4,531 American adults, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. (Editor: Cai Jiamin) 1150609
FAQ
What is President Trump's latest approval rating?
Approximately 35%, unchanged from the mid-May poll.
What do Americans think about gas prices?
59% expect them to worsen over the next year.
How reliable is this poll?
Conducted by Reuters/Ipsos with 4,531 adults, margin of error ±2%.