Trump Approval Rating Falls to 33% as Americans Worry Iran Conflict Will Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 33%, marking the lowest point of his current presidency, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey.

The poll found that 64% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s performance in office. His approval rating fell from 35% in an earlier survey conducted this month, matching the lowest level recorded during his previous presidency in December 2017.

A major factor behind the decline appears to be growing concern over the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. Around 80% of Americans surveyed said they believe U.S. involvement in the conflict will continue for an extended period. Only 16% expected the conflict to end within a few weeks.

The conflict has also affected energy prices, with higher gasoline costs putting additional pressure on American households. Trump had previously campaigned on controlling inflation and avoiding prolonged wars, but the situation with Iran has continued longer than many initially expected.

The political impact could be significant ahead of the November midterm elections. The survey showed that Democrats now hold a small advantage over Republicans when voters are asked which party would handle the economy better. About 38% favored Democrats, compared with 35% who preferred Republicans.

Republicans also appear to be losing some of their advantage on immigration. Forty percent of registered voters said Republicans have the better approach, compared with 38% who chose Democrats. The gap is considerably smaller than it was at the beginning of Trump’s current term.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,166 U.S. adults online and carried a margin of error of approximately three percentage points.

The results suggest that concerns over the Iran conflict, gasoline prices, the economy and the upcoming elections could pose growing political challenges for Trump and his Republican allies.