Poll: Trump's Approval Hits Record Low Amid Unpopular Iran War

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a stark decline in U.S. President Donald Trump's job approval, with only 33% of Americans expressing satisfaction. This marks the second consecutive poll showing his support at the lowest point since the start of his second term. When Trump entered the White House, 47% approved of his presidency; now, 65% express dissatisfaction.

The survey highlights that Trump's current standing is lower than that of former President Joe Biden at the end of his term, who had 38% approval in a December 2024 Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll, conducted among 1,215 U.S. adults with a 3-point margin of error, also underscores the growing unpopularity of the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

Military actions against Iran, which the U.S. is not currently conducting, are supported by only 31% of Americans, a decrease from 37% in March and 34% in early August. Even among Republican voters, support has dipped to 69% from 77% in March. Democratic voters show 8% support, and independent voters stand at 23%.

Furthermore, 83% of poll participants anticipate the war to persist "for a long time," an increase of three percentage points from the previous survey. This sentiment comes amid stalled negotiations following an interim agreement in June, with the U.S. threatening economic sanctions on Iran's trading partners. Iran, in turn, has not fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to block oil exports from the Persian Gulf, which has already impacted global oil prices and gasoline costs.