Washington, United States. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance in the White House.
Approval rating trends
The four-day Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday found Trump’s approval at 34%, down from 36% in a prior survey conducted from April 15 to 20. Trump’s standing with the U.S. public has trended lower since he took office in January 2025, when 47% of Americans approved of his performance.
Timing of polling and shooting
Most responses were gathered before the Saturday night shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, where Trump was due to speak. Federal prosecutors have charged the accused shooter with attempting to assassinate the president.
Cost of living and war with Iran
The poll cited increased public dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran. The U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, which the report said has led to a surge in gasoline prices. Only 22% of respondents approved of Trump’s performance on the cost of living, down from 25% in the prior Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Poll methodology
The nationwide online survey gathered responses from 1,014 U.S. adults and had a margin of error of 3 percentage points.
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