Is Trump still powerful? His approval rating has hit a new low, with only 35% of Americans supporting military action against Iran.

The conflict between the US and Iran and the surge in oil prices are driving up the cost of living, causing President Donald Trump’s approval rating to drop to a new low of 36%. The latest poll indicates that only 35% of the public supports military action against Iran, and bipartisan voters express strong dissatisfaction with the current economic situation and inflation pressures.

Political pressure continues to mount on President Donald Trump as he returns to the White House. A recent joint poll by Reuters and Ipsos shows that, under the dual impact of military actions against Iran and soaring energy prices, the overall approval rating has fallen to 36%, a significant drop from 40% the previous week, marking a new low for his current term. Among the public, the greatest dissatisfaction is with the rising cost of living, with only 35% supporting military action against Iran.

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low, public dissatisfaction with cost of living pressure

From an economic perspective, the core issue behind the deteriorating public sentiment is the “cost of living pressure.” Data shows that only 25% of respondents approve of Trump’s handling of price and living cost issues, and support for his overall economic governance is only 29%. This figure is not only lower than his past term performance but also falls below the lowest economic rating during former President Joe Biden’s administration.

Analysts point out that rising oil prices are one of the key factors weighing on public opinion. Since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28, the energy supply in the Middle East has been impacted, leading to global crude oil transportation disruptions, with domestic gasoline prices in the US averaging an increase of about $1 per gallon. This direct change reflected in daily expenses has rapidly intensified voters’ dissatisfaction with the government’s economic management and has undermined Trump’s core promise of “reducing inflation and improving the economy” as he heads into the 2024 election.

Reuters poll: Only 35% of Americans support military action against Iran

In terms of foreign policy and security, military action against Iran has also failed to gain majority public support. The latest survey shows that only 35% of Americans support related military strikes, down from 37% the previous week; the opposition percentage has risen to 61%. Notably, compared to the early days of the conflict when many were still taking a wait-and-see approach, public opinion has now gradually shifted to clear opposition, indicating that as the conflict drags on and costs become apparent, societal tolerance is rapidly declining.

More critically, a majority of the public holds a pessimistic view of the long-term impact of the war. Polls indicate that 46% of respondents believe the conflict with Iran will make the US “less secure” in the long run, while only 26% believe it can enhance national security, with the remainder believing the impact is limited. This suggests that the Trump administration’s attempt to argue that “tough foreign policy brings security” has not successfully convinced the majority of voters.

Trump’s support within the Republican Party remains stable

Despite the overall decline in support, Trump’s base within the Republican Party remains stable. However, it is noteworthy that even among Republican supporters, the dissatisfaction with his handling of living costs has increased from 27% to 34%, indicating that economic pressures have begun to erode his core support group. This “internal loosening” is viewed as a potential political risk, especially as the midterm elections approach.

Additionally, polls also show overall economic confidence to be weak. As many as 63% of Americans believe the current economy is “quite weak” or “very weak,” including 40% of Republican supporters, 66% of independents, and 84% of Democratic supporters. This means that dissatisfaction with the current economic situation has become a consensus across party lines.

• This article is republished with permission from: “Chain News”
• Original title: “Disaster! Trump’s approval rating hits a new low in midterm election year! Only 35% of Americans support military action against Iran”
• Original author: Neo