WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, the lowest of his presidency, as concerns grow over the duration of the conflict with Iran and its impact on fuel prices, an Ipsos poll showed.
The four-day survey found 64 percent of Americans disapproved of Trump’s performance in the White House. His approval rating fell from 35 percent earlier this month and matched the lowest level recorded during his first presidential term in December 2017.
Trump returned to the White House in 2025 with approval just below 50 percent, but his popularity has declined this year following US strikes on Iran alongside Israel.
The conflict has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and contributed to higher petrol prices for American consumers.
Concerns over prolonged conflict
Around 80 percent of respondents said they expected US involvement in Iran to continue for an extended period, including 87 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans. Only 16 percent expected the conflict to end within weeks.
Just one in five Americans believed the war had been worth it, according to the poll.
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Trump has defended higher fuel prices, saying Americans paying slightly more for petrol was justified by efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
The findings come ahead of November’s midterm elections, when Republicans will seek to defend their congressional majorities.
The poll also showed Democrats gaining ground on economic issues, with 38 percent of voters saying the party had the better approach to the economy compared with 35 percent for Republicans.
Republicans maintained a narrow advantage on immigration, with 40 percent preferring their approach against 38 percent for Democrats.
The online Ipsos survey questioned 1,166 US adults nationwide and had a margin of error of three percentage points, reports Reuters.
