Voter support for Trump nears record low amid Iran war and gas price concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dipped to near-record lows, with a recent poll indicating only 35 percent of American voters support his performance in the White House. This figure matches a mid-May poll and is just one point above the lowest level recorded during his current term.

The primary driver behind this voter dissatisfaction appears to be the ongoing conflict with Iran and its subsequent effect on gasoline prices. Although prices have seen a slight reduction recently, a significant majority of respondents, 59 percent, anticipate further increases in the next year. Only 17 percent believe prices will decrease.

Trump ordered attacks against Iran on February 28, alongside U.S. allies like Israel. Iran retaliated with counterattacks that largely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While the intensity of attacks and counterattacks has lessened since April, peace negotiations have yet to yield a lasting agreement.

Furthermore, the poll reveals widespread discontent regarding Trump's handling of the cost of living for Americans. Only 22 percent of voters approve of his approach, while a substantial 70 percent express dissatisfaction. This is a higher level of dissatisfaction than was recorded for his predecessor, Joe Biden, who concluded his term with a 29 percent approval and 63 percent disapproval rating on this issue. The Ipsos poll surveyed 4,531 adults across the U.S. and has a margin of error of two percentage points.