Trump approval drops to presidency-low 33%
Thestandard · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 33 percent, the lowest point of his presidency and equal to the low reached in December 2017 during his first term.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll found 64 percent of respondents disapproved of his performance, down from a 35 percent approval rating in an earlier poll this month.
Both reports linked the decline to the fallout from Trump’s decision to order strikes on Iran alongside Israel after returning to the White House in 2025.
The same survey showed broad public concern that US involvement in Iran will continue for a long time rather than end within weeks.
Key Points
- The four-day Reuters/Ipsos survey found 33 percent approved of Trump’s performance, while 64 percent disapproved of his handling of the presidency.
- Trump’s rating fell from 35 percent earlier this month and now matches the lowest level recorded in December 2017.
- After returning to the White House in 2025, Trump’s standing weakened after he ordered strikes on Iran alongside US ally Israel.
- The conflict disrupted about one-fifth of global oil trade and pushed up gasoline prices, adding pressure on US households and Republicans before November midterms.
- The online poll of 1,166 US adults found 80 percent expect prolonged US involvement in Iran, including 87 percent of Democrats and 71 percent of Republicans.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the political cost of the Iran conflict matters because the reports say the war has disrupted a fifth of global oil trade and raised fuel prices.
If that pressure persists, it could keep energy and transport costs elevated internationally while also shaping the US midterm political landscape that influences Washington’s external policy direction.